Auntie Ime's Koko Laisa (Samoan Cocoa Rice)

Desserts, Samoan

Servings: Servings 4 Source:

Ingredients

3 cups rice

6 cups water

2 cups coconut milk or evaporated milk

1 cup sugar

1 orange leaf (LAUMOLI)- Optional can use an orange peel or a dash of orange extract

1 cup koko Samoa or cocoa powder (regular and/or dark, depending how rich you want it)

Directions

In a large pot combine the rice and water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk or evaporated milk.

OPTIONAL - Add the orange leaf or peel.

Add the sugar and stir until it’s fully dissolved.

Mix the koko Samoa, or cocoa, with some hot water to form a thick liquid.

Add that to the pot, making sure to fully mix it in.

Bring back to a boil & remove the orange leaf.

The rice should resemble a thick soup. Serve it while it’s warm.