Top 'Koko Samoa' Recipe to recreate at home...

‘Koko Samoa’ is traditional Samoan drinking chocolate. This delicious beverage has become a national drink and as much part of Samoan Culture as any traditional food.

The smell of the Koko while simmering away brings back so many memories of nights spent with family or friends after a long day of work. Feelings like this have never been so important especially for residents in states experiencing numerous lockdowns. To lighten up the spirit, today we share with you a few of our favourite Koko Samoa recipes to warm up your hearts and bring you that sense of comfort!

1. The CocoNet-How to make Koko Samoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07nc_dIL2ow

2. Koko Samoa - Samoan cocoa recipe

By panipopos, this particular recipe is so simple and easy to recreate at home, with very few ingredients, tools and steps required!

Ingredients: Koko Samoa(makes 2 cups)

• 2 cups (500ml) water

• 4 tablespoons (24g) Koko Samoa, grated

• 4 tablespoons (60g) sugar

1. Bring your water to a boil, then add the Koko.

2. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes to release the cocoa oils and flavour from the nibs.

3. Turn off the heat, and sweeten with the sugar. Pour or ladle into drinking mugs.

4. Serve hot, always!. If you let Koko Samoa cool down, you'll be drinking little balls of solidified Koko fat.

You can also add milk if desired. (Full recipe here)

Enjoy and share with us your favourite memories of drinking Koko Samoa!