How To Make Guyanese Gatta (Candy)

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: dried coconut flakes

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor and is dairy-free.

Add 2 cups of sugar to a bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar.

Mix until the sugar dissolves completely.

Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat.

Add food coloring to the syrup as desired.

Test the syrup's consistency by dropping some into a bowl of water to see if it forms a ball.

Once ready, pour the syrup onto a towel that has been oiled.

Let the syrup cool and spread out on the towel.

Pick up and flip the syrup to aid the drying process.

Stretch and fold the syrup for about 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes stiff and glossy.

Shape the gatta into desired forms and cut them into pieces.

Let the gatta cool completely before storing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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