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Ilyō kōkōnut (papaya and coconut milk dessert)

A creamy dessert where cooked papaya melts into sweetened, lightly salted coconut milk. It is eaten lukewarm or chilled, with a mild, sweet tropical flavour.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into pieces.
  2. Put the papaya in a saucepan with the coconut milk, sugar and salt.
  3. Heat gently for 15 minutes, roughly mashing the pieces with a spoon.
  4. Dissolve the rice flour in cold water, then pour it into the pan while stirring.
  5. Let it thicken for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour into small bowls and let cool; serve lukewarm or chilled.

Variations and tips

Ginger version. Add a little grated ginger during cooking for a sharper note.

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