How to make original Ghana polloo ( coconut snack)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is typically less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find, while red chili is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add salt to the bowl and then add the plain flour.

Strain the flour to make it fluffier.

Add nutmeg and sugar to the flour and mix.

Add the dry coconut to the mixture and combine everything together.

In a separate bowl, mix the egg with the milk and set aside.

Rub the butter into the flour mixture until combined.

Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour and mix until combined.

Roll out the dough to desired thickness.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan for frying.

Fry the dough pieces in the oil on low heat for about 6 minutes, turning until evenly cooked.

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