The best Haitian Akassan- Sophie's Cuisine

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added health benefits.

Boil 5 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat.

Gradually add 5 helping tablespoons of akassan flour to the boiling water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.

Stir in 2 cans of evaporated milk, 1 can of coconut milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 pinch of salt, 6 cinnamon sticks, 1 whole orange peel, 5 slices of ginger, 2 star anis, and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg until well combined.

Cook for an additional few minutes until heated through and creamy.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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