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Celebrate with Us! Traditional Sri Lankan Sweets for the Festival

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Kokis

Cultural Context

Kokis is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet treat often enjoyed during festive occasions like Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This crispy delicacy, made from rice flour and coconut milk, reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Kokis is often shaped using intricate molds, symbolizing the creativity and artistry of Sri Lankan cooking. Today, while it remains a beloved festive snack, variations have emerged globally, adapting the recipe to local tastes and ingredients.

Sri LankanLKdessert
45 min
medium
20 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice flour
1 cup thick coconut milk
1 egg
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
1 tbsp sugar

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lower calorie option while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar texture and nutrition.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

1

Mix rice flour, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.

2

Add coconut milk and egg to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

3

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

4

Dip a kokis mold into the hot oil to preheat it.

5

Remove the mold from the oil and dip it into the batter, coating it evenly.

6

Carefully place the batter-coated mold back into the hot oil.

7

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels.

8

Repeat with remaining batter, ensuring the mold is heated each time.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pankokis moldslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggcoconut

Also Known As

KokisKokis Cookies

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