Guyanese snacks

Pholourie is a fried split peas fritter that's popular in Guyana and Trinidad. Pholourie is best enjoyed with spicy mango sour or sweet tamarind chutney.

Guyanese soft mithai is a traditional fried dough treat, coated in a sweet sugar syrup, with flavors inspired by Indian cuisine. Perfect for family gatherings, religious festivals, or just when you’re craving a nostalgic snack.

Indulge in the sweet and aromatic flavors of Guyanese Gulgula! These deep-fried dough balls are a popular street food in Guyana, made with flour, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Gulgula are a delightful treat to snack on anytime. Serve them up with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a truly authentic experience!

The most popular patty from the Caribbean is the Jamaican beef patty, it is quite famous. We have our beef patty which is a bit different in shape as well as flavor. The Guyanese beef

This flakey, buttery Guyanese favorite has a gooey cheese filling. Guyanese Cheese Rolls are a childhood favorite.

I ate a lot of Guyanese snacks growing up. Recently, I came up a fun bingo game to see what snacks other people have tried.

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Prepared by Mrs. Madeline Fung-Khee (with cheese grating assistance from Ms. Finola Fung-Khee) over in New York. Says Finola on cooking in the Fung-Khee household: “When we were younger, mom …

Guyanese baked custard is a thick, rich, heavenly dessert. All it takes is simple ingredients to make this classic Guyanese dessert.

Guyanese Beef Patties are delicious short crust pastry meat pies. They are part of the trinity of Guyanese pastries, that include cheese rolls, pine tarts and of course these beef patties. They are most often sold by snackettes and bakeries in Guyana and by some street vendors as a lunch or snack. Here is my tried and tested recipe for the best beef patties with a saucy filling and flaky crust.

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Guyanese bakes, also known as floats, are mounds of fluffy dough fried to a delicious golden brown. Make these Guyanese style bakes sweet or savory; either way, they are a delicious snack or breakfast side dish.

The recipe for decadent Guyanese malasadas is different from the traditional flat pancakes. Learn to make these tasty pancakes of Portuguese origin.

Learn how to make Guyanese Mithai step by step complete with a comprehensive video.

This mithai is a soft, fried fitter is a popular treat at Guyanese and Trinidadian special occasions such as weddings. These soft mithai is made with flour, butter, fresh coconut, anise seed, and evaporated milk. It's fried till golden brown then tossed in a sugar syrup until crystallized. She only made these on Hindu holidays such as Diwali and Holi, and other religious functions. These sweets were just one among many that we enjoyed during auspicious times of year. We also made peera, a…

Guyanese pholourie are savory split pea fritters traditionally served alongside a bowl of tamarind chutney or mango sour. After one bite, you’ll keep going back for more.

Guyanese-style Fried Rice - Alica's Pepper Pot