Desserts
Sweetened grated coconut
Grated coconut cooked in a syrup of sugar, milk and cinnamon, very fragrant. It can be eaten plain as a dessert, or used as a topping for cakes and pancakes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt over low heat.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, add the grated coconut and the vanilla.
- Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture is moist but not liquid.
- Remove the cinnamon, add the rum if you like and let it cool slightly.
- Serve warm or cold, on its own or with pancakes or crêpes.
Variations and tips
Creamier version. Add 50 ml of coconut milk at the end of cooking for a softer texture.
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Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Martinique
Original Ecomely recipe.