Vibibi vya tui (Kenyan mini rice & coconut pancakes with coconut syrup. Gluten-free optional)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a coconut flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Soak 2 cups of basmati rice in water overnight.

Drain the rice and blend it with 2 cups of coconut milk until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of rapid yeast, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the blender.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and blend until creamy.

Let the batter sit for about 1 hour to allow the yeast to activate.

Add 1 whole beaten egg and 3/4 cups of granulated sugar to the batter and mix well.

In a separate pan, heat 2 cups of heavy coconut milk on medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup of sugar to the coconut milk, stirring until thickened.

Use ghee or coconut oil to grease the pan for cooking pancakes.

Pour the batter into the pan and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cover until browned.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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