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Guyanese Parsad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Indian diaspora in Guyana, Parsad is a beloved dessert often prepared during religious festivals and family celebrations. This sweet rice dish showcases the influence of Indian cooking techniques and ingredients, blending rice with coconut and spices to create a comforting treat. Today, Parsad is enjoyed by many in Guyana and beyond, symbolizing community and togetherness during special occasions.

GuyaneseGYdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
butter
all-purpose flour
sweetened condensed milk
evaporated milk
nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick
star anise
cloves
vanilla extract
cherries
raisins

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor profile.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor and are often cheaper.

1

Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan with spices (cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves) for about 10 minutes until liquid reduces to half.

2

Remove spices from the liquid and add nutmeg and milk to the pot, then turn heat to low and let simmer.

3

In a preheated wok, melt butter on low heat.

4

Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and stir to parch the flour until it reaches a desired light brown color.

5

Add raisins and cherries to the parched flour mixture.

6

Add the milk mixture gradually while stirring quickly to avoid clumps until everything is smooth.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

small saucepanwok

Spice Level:

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Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Guyanese Sweet RiceGuyanese Rice Pudding

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