🇲🇬 Malagasy Cuisine

Godro-Godro

Malagasy Coconut Custard

Prep Time 45 min + chilling
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 222 kcal

A silky, wobbly coconut custard set with eggs and vanilla, gently steamed until firm and served chilled as a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 100g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  2. 2 Warm coconut milk gently (do not boil). Slowly whisk into egg mixture.
  3. 3 Strain through a fine sieve into ramekins or a mold.
  4. 4 Steam gently for 25-30 min or bake in a bain-marie at 160°C until just set.
  5. 5 Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. 6 Unmold and dust with cinnamon before serving.

Did You Know?

The name godro-godro refers to the wobbly, jiggling texture of the custard — a quality that delights both children and adults.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/malagasy/godro-godro/