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Nigerian Caramelized Coconut
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Nigerian Caramelized Coconut

3 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

332
Calories
3g
Protein
27g
Fat
23g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
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

  • Whole fresh coconut
  • Icing sugar
  • Water

Directions

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 sourced from wikibooks

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