Guyanese Goja #Goja

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and moisture.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural richness.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is less processed.

Start by preparing the dough for the goja.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Add 2 tablespoons of canola oil to the dry ingredients and mix with clean fingers.

Gradually add 1/2 cup of room temperature water while mixing to form a dough.

Knead the dough gently until smooth, but do not over-knead.

Cover the dough with a damp paper towel and set aside to rest.

For the filling, use 2 cups of freshly grated coconut in a pan over medium heat.

Cook the coconut to remove some of its rawness, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Add 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger to the coconut and mix well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg and stir to combine.

Add sugar to taste and mix in 1/4 cup of condensed milk.

Finally, add red food coloring to achieve the desired color, mixing well to incorporate it into the filling.

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