Toasted Coconut Flakes
These toasted coconut flakes are a crunchy, caramelized snack made from fresh coconut. They are a popular snack in Nigeria.
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Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
Ripe fresh coconut
2
Granulated sugar
3
Salt
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Crack open the coconut, and separate out the coconut meat.
2
Grate the coconut meat into flakes.
3
Toss the coconut flakes with sugar and a pinch of salt.
4
Spread the coconut mixture on a baking sheet, and place on the lowest rack of the oven. Bake at 300ËF, stirring every few minutes until golden brown and crisp.
5
Remove the coconut flakes and cool completely.
Notes
- â˘Ensure you are fully concentrated while toasting the coconut, as it will burn quite fast.
- â˘If you layer the coconut too thick on the pan, they will take very long to crisp up.