SOFT AND MOIST Guyanese Salara || Red Cake || Coconut Turnover- Episode 340

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Ingredients and Measurements:
To bloom the yeast:
1 packet of yeast (2.5 tsp.)
2 tbsp. sugar
1 cup warm water
To make the bread:
4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon zest
yeast mixture (see above)
4 tbsp. butter (1/4 cup)
1 tsp. vanilla or mixed essence
extra water to bring the dough together
For the filling:
2 tbsp. butter
5 cups coconut flakes (I chopped it in my food processor)
1+ 1/4 cups sugar
2 tsp. ginger powder
1.5 tsp. ground nutmeg
1.5 tsp. vanilla or mixed essence
3/4 cup water
3 tbsp. condensed milk
salt to taste
red food coloring
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[@cherylann6835]

I can’t tell you how wonderful this recipe has been, just made this salara and my gosh it’s so tasty and soft! Thank you Matthew for sharing your talent with us. I’m sending this recipe to all my Guyanese friends to try!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I’m so happy you enjoyed. Thank you for the support

[@Anne-po99]

I'm definitely going to try it.

[@seetaangel5610]

Matthew you are doing a great job by showcasing Guyanese cooking and Recipes. You are a Great Chef. Your explanations are divine. Proud of You.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I appreciate it.

[@Anne-po99]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601. Hi Matthew. If I use fresh coconut, how much sugar should I add to it?

[@annaramkissoon8377]

Matthew, while I do not know you personally I would like to thank you so freaking much for your amazing cooking channel. I was up so late last night making Salara in Austin, Texas for the first time. It came out amazing. I wish I could share a pic. I can’t tell you how happy I am. All my life of living in Guyana I have never had fresh salara. Thank you for your warmth and every detail and even the measurements you share. You are the King of Guyanese cooking and should be very proud of yourself. Thank you for making cooking fun and easy ❤

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching and enjoying my videos. And thank you for the kind words, I’m happy my channel could bring you a taste of home. I am on FB and Instagram if you’d like to share .

[@Alana.O]

My dearest Matthew ♥️ This is, in my opinion, the best salara recipe out here. I'm 8.5 months pregnant and have tried a few different ones, but this will be my go-to moving forward 😊😋

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I’m so happy you enjoyed. I worked hard on this recipe to get a good product. Enjoy!

[@amandam8089]

WOW! Love how detailed you are. Thank you for this recipe. 🥰

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks!

[@jeanfontes2576]

Matthew I love all your cooking, thanks for sharing your recipes 😋😋

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching!

[@Nikita-fh3nc]

I used this recipe to make salara for the first time and it came out absolutely delicious!! Thanks for using the coconut flakes. I struggle to make Guyanese dishes with US ingredients so I'm happy that you incorporate those into your recipes. You were absolutely right about the food coloring too!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks for watching and enjoying.

[@ThisIsMyRectangle]

We Stan this cooking king

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks bro!!

[@annasingh9879]

Where do I look for measurements. Thank you.

[@julieagoms9981]

Matthew that looks amazing and delicious 😋 I will be trying this method for sure because I make it slightly different. Thank you ❤️ 🙏🇬🇾

[@indrajasodrabhadaiaziz1248]

YumEE 😋 I will definitely try it, thank you 🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@faridashaikh2576]

Matthew...I love this recipe...you are such a great cook. Excellent... I made this and we all loved it. Way to go....

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you so much

[@reheapersaud8177]

Wow looks really delicious... I could take a bite... always enjoy your videos... have a blessed night..

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you! You too!

[@debd3786]

Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

My pleasure

[@onikabobb813]

I love the way you explain every details thank you very much

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the support.

[@amandalatchman890]

I tried this recipe today and it came out so well!! Thank you for sharing it, Matthew. Your recipes never fail me! 😊

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Awesome! So happy to hear

[@esthersawyer205]

This is the best recipe. I tweaked a couple of things and came out perfect. Soft bread and moist filling. Taste just like Guyana and made me feel like I’m back there. Thank you so much Matthew. I will try your tennis roll recipe next.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks for watching and enjoying! I appreciate the kind words

[@narindramatapersad8979]

Wow it’s mouth watering love it

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@Ashelina]

Thank you so much for this recipe.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

You’re welcome!

[@leshawnd3793]

Yes, yes we called it slice 👍👍👍👍

[@shellydasilva9586]

Thank you Matthew!!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching

[@rolinerodgers8526]

Alle recept is altijd goed.

[@shardalall2119]

All your recipe is great thank u so much 🤗😍

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you so much

[@stephaniejaisingh3573]

Looks delicious yummy!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@diannekhan8747]

Thanks for the coconut buns recipe it came out perfect

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for using my recipe

[@neerag2guest840]

Hi msthew, I did try out your salara recipe and it was the best salara ever had. Did try many more of your they recipes. Keep posting wonderful Guyenese recipes.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Yay!!

[@cathywhite6638]

Oh my goodness. I made this today. It is DELICIOUS. Growing up in the islands we called it Russ. I have made different salara recipes but, this is the closest to what I grew up with. This was perfectly done, soft, and yum 😋 yum 😋. Thank you. This is definitely a keeper

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching and enjoying. So happy you tried the recipe!

[@cathywhite6638]

I literally can’t stop eating it. Good thing I am taking the bulk of it to my 2 sisters. It definitely brings back fond memories. You’re right, can’t buy this from the store. Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@dr.sabrinad.misirhiralall8630]

Wow! Looks delicious! I love making salara. I will have to try using the condensed milk because I usually don’t use that. Excellent recipe! 🙏❤️🌸

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It is a little addition I thought of but you can definitely omit it if you want.

[@minaseeram3973]

You doing such a great job I like your recipes

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@lenab1450]

I love it I will try it out thanks Matthew.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@infiniteconceptswithlegos]

Great recipe and that looks very delicious 👍

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@lelaboodhoo9149]

Looks delicious thanks for recipe

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching!

[@Anne-po99]

That reminds me of my mother.

[@sharmainh4970]

Roly poly / red roll yummy I will try it

[@nirmalatommy6307]

Wonderful I love ur recipe and I make the Samara and it’s delicious good job

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you!!

[@nandaniejankie7015]

WOW this Salsa Looks So Yummy And Delicious 🍂🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you!

[@luckyone1793]

I tried this yesterday and it was perfect. My family was raving. I used frozen grated coconut and it turned out wonderful. Thank you Matthew for sharing your knowledge with us👍

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I'm happy to hear you had good results. Thank you so much for watching

[@Shiv_592]

Hey I was planning on using the frozen grated coconut as well , I was just wondering did you add all the stuff to the coconut as Mathew did ?

[@FREEDAs]

A very good job 👍🏻.

[@satiesankar7280]

Best video of making this tasty coconut roll as we say in Trinidad..5 stars 4 you Matthew.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you so much

[@bibiramsundar9913]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601 No

[@deborahbunch2047]

Looks delicious 😋

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks

[@latishabissoondyal2998]

Very delicious and moist I make it all the time now

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching!

[@sv2434]

We love you stay blessed

[@pamp1952]

Love this is without eggs 💖

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

There is no need for the eggs at all. It is so soft without them

[@khadijaally9593]

Omg I’m so glad you posted this because I’ve been waiting for you to make this video!! I def need to try to make this now! Also, where do you buy your powdered food coloring?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Hope you like it! I buy it from the Indian or West Indian store.

[@miriamconrado5034]

Love it

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@neerag2guest840]

Hi Mathew, I just made some salara using your recipe. It turned out realy realy good and not a very sweet recipe. Always enjoy your recepies. Hoping to see more of your posts in the future. Tomorrow I will be trying your recipe for tennis roll. Wish u all the best for the holidays and 2024.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you very much and happy holidays to you and your family!

[@MrSirAussie]

Yum recipe. thanks

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Most welcome

[@babygirldass3621]

We call this coconut roll in trini, I luv this , I luv anything with coconut, these looks super soft will definitely try it this weekend

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks for watching. And I hope you give this recipe a try.

[@babygirldass3621]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601 I will

[@indiraramnares877]

Yummy Yummy

[@patsyashley]

Delicious

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@elizabethpaul3008]

Looks delicious

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@mellymel8924]

Cant wait to try this, all of your recipes are amazing, thank you so much for always sharing amazing recipes❤❤...make peanut punch soon...

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you. Will do a recipe for that soon

[@Leaves_of_the_Vines]

Made this for my dad for christmas one year (he's from Guyana), and he loved it! The roll didn't make it to the end of the day :)

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Awesome!! So happy you enjoyed!

[@bibimajeed7281]

I've never made my salara this way. It always comes out perfectly. You can buy sweetened coconut. Where you don't have to add sugar

[@caribbeansoular2178]

Yummy 😋😋😋

[@dhanmattienaraine-harris3840]

i am going to try to make your salara it kooks go good thank you

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks for watching

[@indrawattieramprasad1267]

Perfect salara

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It was delicious!

[@nandaniejankie7015]

Hi Matthew I Really Enjoy Watching Your Cooking Show I am Watching how u Making Salara 🎊🙏Thank u soo much For Sharing Your Recipe 🙏🙏🎊🎊 I couldn't see the Recipe on Your Description box below 🎊🎊🙏🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching. You click right below the video and a drop down menu will appear.

[@naloharald6703]

Look so yummy

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you. It was

[@naviniedwarka3002]

Hi Matthew I just made your salara it came out amazing thank you 🙂

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for enjoying my recipe

[@samuelmisir9159]

Very nice

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@chinesebytyler7349]

Hi Matthew you make the best Guyanese Salara.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you. This recipe is so good!

[@chinesebytyler7349]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601 No problem.

[@marvaalwaysblessed8632]

Hi Matthew, that is so homely..I just was walking on Flatbush Avenue looking for some of that ,but there was none. I haven't had it in a long time..keep well..

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I hope you give this recipe a try then. Thanks for watching

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I live in Flatbush too there is a good Guyanese spot not to far from Eramus High School called Island Express..I go there when I want some good Guyanese food and baked goods. Their salara is soooooo goood!

[@narinedayeajodha7779]

🎉 omg I love. That's so mouth water inglove. It so bad

[@faridaali190]

Mathew looks delicious at what temperature did you bake and for how long I want to try this recipe

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes

[@tamaradaw9005]

Juicy and perfect

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

For sure. Was so good

[@PhoenixRomanov]

Very nice 😉

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@saidsujaa9419]

🤩 I’m not Guyanese !!but I will definitely try it!!!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Hope you try and enjoy

[@saidsujaa9419]

👍🏻

[@amandaforde3069]

Hi Matthew, your videos are amazing! Could you please make a video for guyanese fudge and metemgee?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I will do those soon

[@kavitab793]

Delicious 🤤 definitely will try this. If I did want to use fresh coconut, how many coconuts should I use and can I still add condensed milk to this recipe? Thanks for sharing as always ❤️

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Hope you enjoy!! You can definitely use fresh coconut for this, but you will want to omit the butter and cut the water by 1/2. Also you can use the condensed milk. 5 cups is about 2 coconuts I believe (give or take- depends on the size).

[@enidmurray8842]

I love salara

[@enidmurray8842]

Looks good young man.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you for watching

[@wingingitwithrudyree]

Damn it looks good from here thanks bro

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It was absolutely delicious! Hope you give it a try

[@sv2434]

I will make it's expensive at the store yummy

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I'm going to have to make this but I know it's going to cause problems in the house. lol We won't stop eating it.

[@radhikaraj9533]

Hi Matthew how did you sealed the ends

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

You have to pinch them together and then tuck them slightly under the loaf. Make sure you pinch the seams so nothing comes out too. Some people rub water around the edges, but I don't because as long as you don't use too much flour to roll it out then it should stick just fine.

[@charmaneosborne9934]

Hi Matthew… I love this recipe and have made it a few times, but it always leaks. Do you have any suggestions?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Sometime it just leaks because of not being closed. Sometimes it bursts in the oven. But when it bursts you know it's going to be moist and juicy on the inside 😋

[@fausiabakridi7040]

👌

[@yudishtirbrijmohan5259]

Hey have ever made cream of wheat

[@odessagordon9007]

Yummy😋😋❤️, did u use egg wash on your salara?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

No egg wash.

[@robbinova]

Gotta hit us with a currant roll recipe!!

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Definitely! I will work on that next!

[@reshmatarachand5305]

I love how juicy and soft it looks. I will give it a try. Hey Matt, can you make goat-stones (they are like donut holes) and share with us? That's a Guyanese sweets I haven't had for a long time🙂 thank you 🙏

[@tracypeterson2607]

Please post a video on guyana patty yummy.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I have 2 recipes already. Chicken and beef on the channel

[@shaneezakhan1867]

Hi Matthew could you please help me ? Why is my salara kept busting on the side? I have reduced the sugar amount, but still.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It happens sometimes because it is so juicy. Don’t reduce the sugar or it will become dry. After you form the roll try to let it rest for like 45 min more then bake. It should give the dough a chance to rise and relax a bit

[@annasingh9879]

I can’t find where to look for the wonderful and delicious measurements. I know u said down below. But I can’t find it. Thank you.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Right below the video you will see a drop down menu. Click on it and it will drop down and reveal the measurements. You may need to scroll after clicking

[@sazeez786]

What do I need to do differently if using instant yeast? Since the dry yeast needs to bloom with water and sugar, do I add extra water and sugar so the recipe when using instant yeast?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

For the instant yeast you can technically just add it straight into the dough. But I also like to bloom it just like the regular yeast

[@faridashaikh2576]

I use the instant yeast and it's fine. Just knead your flour with the dry yeast and liquid...roll out and fill with the coconut. Let this rise for about 45 mins...then straight to the oven.

[@nandapersaud7034]

Hi Matthew. Some chicken foot video 📸 will be awesome.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thanks for watching. That video is already on my channel.

[@Steve-jx2hs]

So I tried this however, I forgot to let it raise the second time b4 putting it into the oven lol 🙃 it was a bit tough but still tasted delicious

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Yeah the raising is imperative to getting that soft texture. But everything is trial and error of course. Thanks for giving my recipe a chance and a try. Appreciate the support

[@Steve-jx2hs]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601 ur most welcome

[@malapanchoosingh9693]

Where is the recipe? I want those yummy salara. Can’t get it here in Florida

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It is in the description box right below the video

[@salinasucre907]

Instead of brushing butter on to I did a sugar syrup an drizzled it with icing

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

You can definitely do that

[@ismayramudith8446]

Matthew can you please show how to make tennis roll.Thank you.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Already on my channel

[@ismayramudith8446]

@@matthewsguyanesecooking4601 ok.I’ll get it .Thank you very much.

[@timothysingh5500]

Can i use self rising flour for the dough

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

You can try it. It will have a cakier texture because of the baking powder. You can also try to mix self rising and all purpose

[@timothysingh5500]

Ok so the all purpose flour that u are using doesn't have any baking powder? Just want to make sure

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

@@timothysingh5500 exactly

[@ericagallery9344]

Have you got a list of the ingredients and measurements to follow recipe?

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

In the description right below the video. Click and scroll on the drop down menu

[@ashleyasherashawn]

Good job bro but next time, try mixing some sugar water with a bit of cinnamon then paint it

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Sometimes we do that, but not all the time.

[@bibijuman6594]

G/nite Matt can plse show how a video how to make jelabe thank you Bibi Juman.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

I will one day. Thanks for watching

[@bibijuman6594]

I must thank you also for all that I've learnt from your channel God bless you keep up the good work Bibi Juman from Guyana

[@leshawnd3793]

Matthew tell mommy I'm coming for you pack your bags no joke

[@annhans3535]

🤣 You are kidnapping or marrying?

[@pinkeyramsarran2790]

Hi Matthew, looks absolutely delicious.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Thank you

[@leshawnd3793]

@@annhans3535 Ann I'm going to Marrying him I told him he is killing me with all does good food

[@annhans3535]

@@leshawnd3793 🤣🤣

[@buddyholly4672]

Does anyone know why its colored red? I guess its like red velvet cake, it just is.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

It’s just a traditional thing. You do not have to color it if you don’t want to. It’s also known as red bread or red cake because of the color

[@bibimajeed7281]

If you're using sweetened Coconut. Why are you adding more sugar.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

You need enough sugar to make it juicy inside. You don’t have to add more but it will be a little dry

[@pammygreir8494]

Carb salad

[@mariaconniecoelho9229]

Why don't you mention what the measurements are while you're showing how it's made. I know you have the measurements listed, but it would make it so much easier if you say the measurements while you are doing it. Thanks.

[@meena-nalini5653]

I don’t see the recipe here Matthew

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

Look in the description box below the video.

[@naviniedwarka3002]

Hey Matthew this my 4th time making this recipe. Excellent recipe. Thank you. I enjoy all your videos. The only thing is I have trouble sealing the bottom its keeps opening lol. Thanks again.

[@matthewsguyanesecooking4601]

@@naviniedwarka3002 thank you for watching and enjoying. I tend to have the same issue sometimes lol. But it just means it's super juicy lol

[@FREEDAs]

You should shave your hand the hair too long.