"My Grandma’s Flavors Noodles recipe & Traditional Walithalapa Dessert! Mali Cooking

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lower calorie option while still providing creaminess.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can provide a similar sweetness with different flavor notes.

banana

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: mashed ripe bananas

Applesauce can reduce calories and add moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sugar substitutes

Stevia provides sweetness without calories.

Mix rice flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until dissolved.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

Fold in mashed bananas gently until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into a greased steaming dish.

Cover the dish with a lid or foil to prevent water from dripping in.

Steam over boiling water for 30-40 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with additional coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques

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