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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar and cinnamon until fully dissolved.
  2. Add the grated coconut and the pinch of salt, then mix well.
  3. Cook over low heat for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture becomes dry and sticky.
  4. Remove the cinnamon, add the vanilla and let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. Spread the paste on a tray lined with baking paper and cut into squares, or shape into balls by hand.
  6. 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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