Liberian Cala with eggs

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk lowers calories while still providing a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: none

Baking powder can be used for a quicker rise.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often more affordable than pure extract.

Let the yeast sit in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, nutmeg) in a big mixing bowl.

Mix the warm water a little at a time into the dry ingredients, then add the milk and egg.

After mixing, let the mixture sit somewhere warm for about 2 hours.

Add frying oil to the pot and heat it up.

Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry on each side for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Cooking Techniques

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