Snacks & baking

Kōjeļ (kōjeļ)

A dry, chewy sweet made from grated coconut and caramelized cane sugar. It is traditionally prepared to keep and nibbled on throughout the day.

35 min
4 servings
Easy
Moderate
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

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Ingredients

Optional extras

50 g Toasted grated coconut

Nutrition facts

667 kcal per serving

Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 43.9 g
of which sugars: 42.4 g
Fat: 49.7 g
of which saturated fat: 43.3 g
Fiber: 10.5 g

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

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat the cane sugar with the water over medium heat until fully dissolved.
Add the grated coconut, salt and vanilla, then mix well.
Lower the heat and stir regularly for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture becomes dry and holds together in a ball.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then shape small bars or balls with your hands.
Let cool completely on a sheet lined with baking paper before storing in an airtight box.

Variations and tips

Toasted version. Dry-toast the coconut in a pan before you start for a more nutty flavor.

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Original Ecomely recipe.