Kiribati Cooking (how to make coconut scream Steam bun)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened shredded coconut has less sugar, and desiccated coconut is often less expensive.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: brown sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Brown sugar provides similar flavor with less cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is often cheaper.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, coconut milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

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

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, shaping into a bun.

Place the buns on squares of banana leaves or parchment paper.

Steam the buns in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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