🇬🇾Guyanese Style Coconut Choka, Fresh Guyana Fried Snapper, Dhal and Rice #shoutouts🇬🇾

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Shredded coconut is lower in fat, while coconut milk is more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash the fresh snapper thoroughly.

Season the snapper with Curry Powder, salt fish seasoning, green seasoning, garlic, and black pepper.

Prepare to fry the snapper by heating oil in a pan.

Fry the snapper until golden brown and cooked through.

Bust open the coconut using a screwdriver or similar tool.

Roast the coconut on the grill to achieve a charred flavor.

Cover the coconut while roasting to enhance the heat and flavor.

Check the coconut frequently to avoid over-roasting and burning.

Once roasted, scrape off any burnt parts if necessary.

Prepare the dhal and rice as a side dish while frying the snapper and roasting the coconut.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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