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Butter Sirnee

Cultural Context

Butter Sirnee is a traditional Guyanese dish, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. Its rich, buttery flavor and soft texture make it a beloved treat, especially among children. This dish showcases the influence of both indigenous and colonial culinary traditions in Guyana, reflecting a blend of flavors and ingredients that have evolved over generations. Today, Butter Sirnee is appreciated not only in Guyana but also among the diaspora, often served alongside tea or as a sweet snack.

GuyanaeseGYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange drink
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries
1/2 cup crushed nuts
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup condensed milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Melt butter in a karahi over medium heat until fully liquid.

2

Add flour to the melted butter and stir together for about 15 minutes until soft.

3

Add sugar, cinnamon sticks, and orange drink to the mixture.

4

Incorporate evaporated milk into the mixture.

5

Add raisins to the milk mixture and stir.

6

Remove cinnamon sticks from the mixture.

7

Add cherries, crushed nuts, and grated nutmeg to the mixture.

8

Add condensed milk and stir until the mixture hardens and releases from the sides of the karahi.

9

Remove from heat and place the mixture onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Butter SernieButter Serny

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