
Desserts
Conconete
A traditional dessert made from grated coconut cooked with sugar and cinnamon, forming a sticky, crumbly paste. It is cut into small pieces or balls and keeps for several days.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar and cinnamon until fully dissolved.
- Add the grated coconut and the pinch of salt, then mix well.
- Cook over low heat for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture becomes dry and sticky.
- Remove the cinnamon, add the vanilla and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Spread the paste on a tray lined with baking paper and cut into squares, or shape into balls by hand.
- Let it cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Variations and tips
Softer version. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut milk at the end of cooking for a more pliable texture.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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