Guyanese soft mithai 🇬🇾🇬🇾

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances flavor while being dairy-free.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes provide a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Grate coconut if using fresh; otherwise, use pre-grated coconut.

Combine 4 pounds of self-rising flour with 1.5 packs of custard powder in a bowl.

Add grated coconut to the flour mixture.

Melt butter and add to the mixture along with evaporated milk.

Add nutmeg and cinnamon powder to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined, ensuring a dough-like consistency.

Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.

Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the cut pieces until golden brown.

Prepare a syrup with 2 pounds of sugar and water, adding cinnamon sticks for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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