Photo: Ernest Porzi
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
402
Calories
3g
Protein
27g
Fat
41g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
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
- 2 lbs. coconut
- 2lbs. sugar
- 1/4 burnt sugar or molasses
- grated lemons
Directions
1
Grate the coconut. Carefully brown the sugar but control for over burning.
2
Then carefully combine coconut and burnt sugar to a little bit of water.
3
Next, add 2 lbs. of sugar and cook. When the mixture is just about done, add lemon and mix.
4
Remove from heat. Next, pound the mixture well for five minutes. Flatten on to buttered surface.
5
Cut out into square or diagonal shapes. Let harden.
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