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Ingredients

For the coconut bake

2 cups all purpose flour

2 tablespoons flax chia blend mix (optional)

1 1/2 tablespoons margine

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon oil-

For the smoked herring filling

• 1 lb smoked herring
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup peppers diced (2 sweet pepper and 2 pimento peppers)
• 4 cloves of garlic diced
• green onion chopped
• chado beno diced
• tomatoes diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 14 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f

• in a mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients and butter. mix until well combined. next add in coconut milk a little at a time. mix until a dough is formed. knead for 8-10 minutes. allow to rest for about 11/2 – 2 hours.
• while dough is resting, wash smoked herring and bowl for 10 minutes.
• cut up seasonings. next in a sauce pan add oil and chopped seasonings. mix until combined and allow it to sautee for a couple of minutes. next add in smoked herrings and any additional seasonings and mix well. allow to sautee for a couple more minutes. remove from heat once done.
• once dough has rested, place on a lightly floured countertop and knead lightly. next cut into four equal parts and roll into small circles. add some of the filling in the middle and pinch the sides together tightly to keep any from spilling. gently form into small dics and allow to rest for a further 30 minutes
• place in preheated oven and bake until golden brown (about 30-35 minutes or more depending on the oven used)
• remove from oven and allow to cool
• enjoy!

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Now that you have tried this Smoked Herring Infused Coconut recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Grenadian Coconut Tart

Coconut Dumplings and Stewed Turkey

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Instructions

• in a large bowl, add flour, coconut, yeast, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and shortening. mix until well combined by hand or a spatula can be used
• next add in coconut milk and mix until a smooth dough is formed. cut into desired size and form into balls. using a towel or a wet paper towel, cover and allow to sit for about 30 minutes
• once risen, place oil on medium heat. once oil is hot enough (do not over heat or the bake wont cook properly), form dough into a flat round bake and place in oil. using a spoon flip the oil all over the bake (this will cause it to raise and float)
• once done, serve with side of choice
• enjoy!

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• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 2 tablespoons butter / margarine / shortening
• 2 cups sifted plain flour plus two tablespoons

Saltfish Ingredients

• 1/4 cup saltfish soaked or boiled to help remove excessive salt
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• homemade green seasoning
• 5 tomatoes chopped
• 1 carrot grated
• 1 teaspoon dried parley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil salt (optional)
• a dash paprika and cayenne mix
• water (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil of choice

Instructions (Coconut Bake)

• preheat oven at 350 degrees F

• to a mixing bowl, add grated coconut, sugar, yeast, baking powder and shortening. mix well.
• next add in flour and mix until well combined
• add in coconut milk and mix until a dough is formed
• allow to rest for about 20 minutes
• form bake in round shape on tawah or baking sheet and place in preheated oven for about 30 – 35 mins (depending on your stove) or until nice and golden brown
• once finished remove from oven and sit aside to cool

Instructions (Saltfish)

• soak saltfish for a couple of hours or boil for about 15 mins to help get rid of excessive salt
• once that process is done, wash well and season with homemade seasoning or any seasoning of your choice. set aside
• in a frying pan on medium heat, add in green seasoning, onion, garlic, tomato and carrots. mix well and allow to to sautee for 3-5 mins
• next add in salt fish, cayenne and paprika mix, parsley and basil. mix well. allow to cook for a few minutes (be sure to taste for salt etc)
• add water as needed
• once finished, serve hot with coconut bake
• enjoy!

N.B seasonings are added based on taste and liking

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