Guyanese Coconut Choka

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Shredded coconut is lower in fat, while coconut milk is more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Remove the flesh from the coconut by digging it out with a tool, battling with the shells until all the flesh is extracted.

Place the coconut flesh onto the grill and roast until nicely charred, ensuring it is not burnt but has a beautiful char.

Transfer the roasted coconut into a Vitamix blender for grinding.

Use a tamper to press down the coconut in the Vitamix until it is ground very fine, resembling the texture achieved on a traditional grinding stone.

Check the mixture for salt and adjust as necessary, adding more salt if needed.

Plate the coconut choka and serve with doll and rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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