Appetizers & nibbles
Fried coconut
Pieces of fresh coconut caramelised and then fried in a little sugar and salt. This crispy sweet-and-salty snack is very popular at the seaside.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Instructions
- Open the coconut, scoop out the flesh and cut it into thin strips or small cubes.
- Heat the oil to 160 °C in a deep pan.
- Fry the coconut pieces for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Drain them on kitchen paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the sugar with a tablespoon of water to make a light caramel.
- Coat the coconut pieces in the caramel and sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
- Let cool on a sheet of baking paper before serving.
Variations and tips
Version without caramel. Simply sprinkle the fried pieces with sugar and salt, without making caramel.
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Original Ecomely recipe.