Everyday meals
Agua de coco
A creamy, sweet coconut drink, served iced at markets and celebrations in Guatemala. It combines the sweetness of grated coconut with a slightly thick, refreshing texture.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Crack open the coconut, reserve the flesh and the water, then cut the flesh into pieces.
- Blend the coconut flesh with the coconut water and 500 ml (2 cups) of lukewarm water for 1 minute.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, pressing down, to obtain a milky liquid.
- Add the coconut milk and sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Serve in glasses filled with crushed ice, with a pinch of cinnamon if you have it.
Variations and tips
Using what's easy to find. Use unsweetened desiccated coconut rehydrated in 500 ml (2 cups) of hot water for 20 minutes, then strain.
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Guatemala
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Original Ecomely recipe.