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    Tahitian Firi Firi

    Tahitian firi firi recipe: golden, twisted coconut doughnuts, crisp outside and fluffy inside. Tahiti’s beloved island breakfast treat, perfect with coffee.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 BreakfastCategory
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    Tahitian Firi Firi

    Firi firi are the doughnuts of French Polynesia: sweet, coconut-scented dough twisted into ropes and fried until golden. Market stalls across Tahiti sell them warm in the morning, often served with coffee or vanilla custard.

    Light and airy with a delicate coconut flavour, they are irresistible straight from the oil. Dust with sugar and eat them warm — preferably on a beach with coffee.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Mix the flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add the warm coconut milk, egg, butter and vanilla; stir into a soft dough.
    2. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
    3. Punch down and divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a 10-inch rope, fold in half and twist.
    4. Cover and rise for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F.
    5. Fry the firi firi for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain and toss in sugar. Serve warm.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Keep the oil at a steady 350°F so the doughnuts cook through without burning. These are best eaten the same day, fresh and warm.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryBreakfast
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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