Guyanese Fat Top/ Corn Pone || GEFT Stand Mixer- Episode 378

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

Unbox the GEFT stand mixer and show its features.

Demonstrate how to use the mixer for making Guyanese Fat Top.

Add cornmeal to the mixer bowl.

Add ginger powder and cardamom to the cornmeal.

Grate in freshly grated nutmeg into the mixture.

Optionally add a pinch of black pepper for a spicy kick.

Add a couple tablespoons of freshly grated coconut (or store-bought if preferred).

Mix the dry ingredients on the first setting of the mixer until combined.

Add full fat coconut milk to the mixture.

Add vanilla extract (or other flavoring agents if desired).

Close the mixer and beat the mixture for about 1-2 minutes until thick.

Butter only the bottom of the baking dish, avoiding the sides.

Pour the mixture into the buttered dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until firm to the touch.

Prepare the coconut milk layer by mixing full fat coconut milk, vanilla extract, and brown sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

After 20-25 minutes, pour the coconut milk mixture on top of the baked cornmeal layer.

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 35-45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens