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Nigerian Caramelized Coconut

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DessertsNigerian⏱ 45 minServes 4MediumGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • Whole fresh coconut
  • Icing sugar
  • Water

Method

  1. Carefully break open the coconut and reserve its juice.
  2. Remove the coconut flesh from the shell, and grate it into small, thin pieces.
  3. Combine the coconut juice and sugar in a pot. Stir in the grated coconut.
  4. Add just enough water to cover the coconut.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
  6. Reduce to low heat, and continue stirring until the coconut pieces start browning and caramelizing.
  7. Remove from the heat, and allow it to cool off.

Recipe source: Wikibooks Cookbook · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikibooks contributors (history) · Wiki markup removed and reformatted
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