How To Make Coconut Choka | Coconut Choka In Oven | Guyanese Recipe

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.

Split the coconuts in half and remove them from their shells.

Place the coconut halves on a baking rack and broil them in the oven until brown, being careful not to burn them.

Remove any burnt edges from the coconut to avoid bitterness.

Chop the garlic, onion, hot pepper, and scallions into smaller pieces for easier blending.

Place the chopped garlic, onion, hot pepper, and scallions into a blender or food processor.

Add small chunks of the roasted coconut to the blender gradually to help with blending.

Blend the mixture until finely processed and well combined.

Use a tablespoon to mix everything together in a bowl until evenly distributed.

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