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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Doukan

How to order / say it
Say it Doukan — [Doo-kan]
Order I'd love some Doukan, please.
Locally I would like some Doukan, please.
Say locally

A traditional sweet dessert made from grated coconut and spices.

Why try it?

Doukan is a cherished sweet treat in St. George's, often made for special occasions. It represents the island's affinity for coconut and its integration into any meal.

How it tastes

Doukan is sweet with a hint of spice, and it is soft yet chewy due to the grated coconut. Aromatic with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

The creation of Doukan dates back to the early 20th century, growing in popularity as a festive dessert served during island celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 300 g grated coconut
  • 🍯 200 g sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 🥕 100 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Mix grated coconut with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. 2 Add water and combine to form a dough.
  3. 3 Shape into dumplings and steam until set.

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