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Jilōñ kōkōnut (sweet coconut purée)

A smooth purée of grated coconut, cooked with milk and sugar until creamy. A traditional dessert or topping, enjoyed warm or cold.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

584 kcal per serving

Protein
4.6 g
Carbohydrates
31.8 g
of which sugars
29.8 g
Fat
47 g
of which saturated fat
41.2 g
Fiber
7.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, pour in the coconut milk, the sugar and a pinch of salt, then heat over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
  2. Add the grated coconut and the vanilla, then mix well.
  3. Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
  4. Lightly mash the mixture with a spatula to get a smooth purée texture.
  5. Let it cool slightly off the heat, then serve in bowls or spooned over desserts.

Variations and tips

Topping version. Let it cool completely and use this purée as a topping for pancakes or roasted bananas.

Using what you can find here. If the grated coconut is dry, blend it with a little coconut milk before cooking for a finer texture.

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