Kokis Recipe
Looking for a yummy snack to enjoy? Meet Kokis - a traditional treat from Sri Lanka that will make your taste buds happy! Kokis is a crispy, deep-fried cookie-like snack loved during special celebrations.
Equipment
- 1 Kokis Mould
- 1 Deep frying pan
Ingredients
- 60 g Rice flour
- 40 g All- Purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 160 g Coconut Milk
- Sunflower oil (For deep frying)
Instructions
- Begin by putting rice flour, all-purpose flour, and turmeric into a big bowl and sieve them. Add salt and sugar to the same bowl.
- Gradually add coconut milk, and mix well until desired consistency.
- Ensure a lump-free, smooth mixture, and strain if needed.
- Leave the mixture at room temperature overnight to settle.
- If you're using fresh coconut milk, let it settle for 4 hours.
- Mix well before using, no water or coconut milk is needed.
- Preheat oil on low to medium fire, and prepare equipment.
- Season and pass mould in hot oil, shaking off excess.
- Quickly dip mould into the batter, then into the hot oil.
- Shake mould to remove kokis, and fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Refer to tips for frying perfect kokis.
- Drain cooked kokis on a paper towel, open side down.
- Repeat the process for the remaining batter (approx. 15-16 kokis).
Notes
- Gradually add coconut milk for desired consistency.
- Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- Let the batter settle overnight for the best results.
- Shake mould to remove Kokis easily.
- Fry in low to medium heat for crispiness.
- Drain Kokis with the open side down.
- Practice and perfect your technique.
- Prepare equipment beforehand for smooth cooking.
- Strain batter for a creamy mixture.
- Season mould to prevent sticking.