Toasted coconut flakes can be used in many recipe, from savory to sweet. The taste of toasted coconut gives it just that bit more. To your cookies, your home made granola. We make our own coconut flakes of course.
In this recipe you will find 3 ways for toasting the coconut: in a skillet, the microwave or the oven.
TOASTED COCONUT FLAKES
Prep : 5 minutes - Cook: -12 minutes Ready in: 17 minutes Makes :2 cups
INGREDIENTS
2 cups coconut flakes (if you buy the flakes, make sure they are unsweetened)
EQUIPMENT
a blender
Depending on the way of toasting:
a skillet
an oven
a microwavve
PREPARATION
grade the coconut in the blender
METHOD WITH SKILLET
Place the coconut in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 3-6 minutes, stirring continuously until most of the coconut is golden brown.
Remove from the pan to a dish to let it cool completely.
METHOD WITH MICROWAVE
Spread the coconut in the bottom of a large microwave-safe glass container.
Microwave for 4-5 minutes, stopping to stir after every minute until the coconut begins to brown.
Remove from dish to a plate to let it cool completely.
METHOD WITH OVEN
Spread the coconut in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake at 180 °C for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until the coconut begins to brown.
Remove from oven and transfer to a dish to cool completely.
NOTE
Store toasted coconut in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.
Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!
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