Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brown sugar
- 1 lb. grated coconut
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 tsp. lime juice
Directions
In a saucepan combine brown sugar and water.
Simmer gently until mixture forms a thick syrup.
Have a cup of cold water ready.
Drop a little of the boiling syrup into it.
When the syrup can be gathered up in the fingers as a soft ball, remove the saucepan from the fire. #Stir in immediately coconut and lime juice.
Turn out onto a lightly buttered platter and spread to cool.
Category:Haitian Recipes
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