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Cassava Pone

Rich, moist, and full of warm flavour, Cassava Pone is one of Guyana's most beloved traditional desserts. Made from freshly grated cassava, coconut, brown sugar, ginger, butter, and aromatic spices, it is baked until the edges are beautifully caramelized while the centre remains soft and chewy. With roots in Indigenous ingredients and African culinary traditions, Cassava Pone is a true reflection of Guyana's diverse food heritage. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea, served at family gatherings, or featured on the Emancipation table, this timeless treat continues to bring generations together, one delicious slice at a time
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup grated or pureed coconut
  • 2 cups grated or pureed cassava/yucca
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract or essence

Method
 

  1. Instructional Video

Notes

Recipe by Candy Tha Glam Cook

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