Atoll Coconut Spinach & Chickpea Stew – Authentic Marshall Islands Recipe
Creamy plant-based Marshallese stew enriched with pressed coconut milk and ginger.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Baby spinach, Cooked chickpeas, Diced sweet potato, Coconut cream, Garlic
Ingredients for Atoll Coconut Spinach & Chickpea Stew (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) baby spinach, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced sweet potato
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with coconut cream
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Marshall Islands seasoning (garlic, ginger, lime)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and coconut cream for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, lime and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Marshall Islands's kitchen.
- Add baby spinach and cooked chickpeas, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in diced sweet potato, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.