Ounde - Traditional Mauritian Dessert

Mix rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy.

Combine yeast mixture with rice flour mixture and add coconut milk.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Prepare banana leaves by cutting them into squares and lightly steaming them.

Once the dough has risen, divide it into small balls.

Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of grated coconut and palm sugar in the center.

Fold the dough over the filling and shape it into a ball again.

Place each filled ball onto a banana leaf square.

Steam the Ounde in a steamer for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Serve warm, optionally drizzled with coconut milk.

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