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Panket

Cultural Context

Panket is a traditional dish from The Gambia, often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. It reflects the local use of rice flour and coconut, staples in Gambian cuisine. Today, Panket is cherished not only in Gambia but also by those exploring West African culinary traditions worldwide.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 cup corn flour
1 cup millet flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Mix rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until combined.

2

In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, water, and vanilla extract.

3

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

4

Prepare banana leaves by cutting them into squares and lightly steaming them.

5

Spoon the batter onto the center of each banana leaf square.

6

Fold the banana leaves over the batter to create a packet.

7

Place the packets in a steamer basket over boiling water.

8

Steam for 30-40 minutes until the batter is set and firm.

9

Remove the packets from the steamer and let cool slightly before unwrapping.

10

Serve warm, optionally with additional coconut milk drizzled on top.

Equipment Needed

steamer basketmixing bowls

Dietary

gluten-freeveganplant-based

Allergens

coconut

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