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Ai-kore (sugared puffed rice)

Puffed rice grains coated in palm sugar caramel and grated coconut. Crisp and light, they are nibbled between meals. A traditional treat taken on trips or offered during festivities.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

363 kcal per serving

Protein
3.5 g
Carbohydrates
59.5 g
of which sugars
29.6 g
Fat
11.7 g
of which saturated fat
9.4 g
Fiber
2.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Break the palm sugar into pieces and melt it with the water in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until you have a thick syrup that forms small bubbles.
  3. Off the heat, add the butter, a pinch of salt and half the grated coconut, then stir.
  4. Pour the puffed rice into the syrup and stir quickly to coat it well.
  5. Spread the mixture on a tray lined with baking paper, sprinkle with the remaining coconut and leave to cool for 20 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Variations and tips

Sesame version. Add toasted sesame seeds to the mixture for a more roasted flavour.

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