Desiccated Coconut Recipe
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Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 16kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 fresh coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Crack open the coconut, pour out the coconut water (use it in a smoothie!) and remove the flesh (white part) from the coconut shell with a knife.
- Using a sturdy vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, peel the brown skin from the coconut flesh.
- Grate the coconut flesh using a fine grater, or chop the coconut meat into small pieces and pulse in a blender, spice grinder, or food processor until it has a fine crumb consistency.
- Spread the grated coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the coconut is crisp and dry. Be sure to stir the coconut every few minutes to ensure even drying.
- Remove the coconut from the oven and let cool.
- Store the desiccated coconut in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one year.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
