How to cook kondowole

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and regular milk is more widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener while brown sugar is often more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor and essence is often cheaper.

Mix maize flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually while stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Fold in sugar and coconut milk until well combined.

Prepare banana leaves by washing and cutting them into squares.

Place a portion of the batter in the center of each banana leaf square.

Fold the leaves over the batter to create a parcel.

Arrange the parcels in a steamer basket.

Steam over boiling water for 30-40 minutes until firm.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before unwrapping.

Serve warm as a main dish or dessert.

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