How to cook Vitumbua (Flour sticks)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lighter option while regular milk is often more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Soak rice flour in water for several hours or overnight.

Mix soaked rice flour with coconut milk until smooth.

Add sugar, yeast, and a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir well.

Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes in a warm place.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.

Pour spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, forming small rounds.

Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

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