Colaz Smith Coconut dumpling | Cooking for Panamanian friends | Cooking in Panama | first for them

sweet rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Unsweetened options reduce sugar, while coconut flakes are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Clean hands and prepare the cooking area.

Get the coconut and grate it to extract the juice.

Prep the natural seeds: chop scallion, sweet pepper, and onion.

Cut the pumpkin into dice-sized pieces without peeling, just wash them.

Cook the green bananas in a pot.

Add the grated coconut juice to the pot with the other ingredients.

Turn on the gas to heat the pot and cook the mixture.

Add diced pumpkin to the pot and cook until tender.

Cooking Techniques

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