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Did you know?

1. No African country names begin with the letters F, H, I, J, O, P, Q, V, W, X, or Y.

2. Africa is surrounded by water but by definition Africa is not an island because Africa is a continent.

3. The Republic of the Congo is one of the most urbanized countries in Africa.

Spicy Coconut Lime Relish Recipe

Coconut lime salmon triple threat relish recipe will make you a recipe star when you create easy coconut lime and salmon dish for everyday parties.


Salmon Spicy Coconut Relish Recipe
Salmon Spicy Coconut Relish Recipe

Spicy Coconut Lime Relish Recipe is blend of coconut, lime, red pepper, ginger and shallots and perfect for fish, chicken, pork, seafood, and beans.

With all those coconuts and limes available, Africa is brimming with coconut recipes. Quick and easy spicy coconut lime relish recipe is a great accompaniment for hot dogs. The sweet spicy flavor of this coconut relish is easy to make and stores well covered in the refrigerator.

Spicy Coconut Lime Relish Recipe

Spicy Coconut Lime Relish Recipe is Perfect on Hot Dogs
Spicy Coconut Lime Relish Recipe is Perfect on Hot Dogs

Ingredients
2 cups coconut flakes
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon lime juice
1 cup plain yogurt

Directions 
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.


Did you know?

The coconut industry is an important source of employment for most farmers in rural African communities. The coconut palm grows throughout coastal Africa and is a very versatile crop requiring little care. Coconut trees are often referred to as the Tree of Life and have many uses from food, fiber, fuel, water and shelter, every part of the coconut palm is used. They mature within 2 – 7 years and the first fruit appears one year after flowering. One tree can yield on average 70-150 coconuts per year remaining productive for 50 – 100 years.

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Africa is surrounded by water but is not an island, here are a few African Island facts.

Madagascar is the 4th large island in the world and is located in the Indian Ocean supporting a unique biology, about 90% of its plants and animals are found nowhere else on earth.

Composed of 155 islands, Seychelles is Africa's smallest country. By far the largest island is Mahe, home to about 90% of the population and the site of its capital city of Victoria.

Cabo Verde has a strategic location 310 miles or 500 km from the west coast of Africa near major north-south sea routes; important communications station; important sea and air refueling site.

Africa is surrounded by water but by definition Africa is not an island because Africa is a continent. Continents can not be considered islands because of their size and also by historic definition since many people who study geography define islands and continents as two different things.

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