Main Ingredients:
Fresh grated coconut
Sugar
Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, lime zest
Condensed milk (optional)
Haitian Tablet Kokoye Recipe: A Flavorful Coconut Confectionery
"Tablet Kokoye" is a popular traditional confectionery, often sold by street vendors. This treat combines the richness of grated coconut with the sweetness of sugar and the aroma of local spices.
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1. Prepare the syrup
In a saucepan, combine the sugar with water and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, lime zest). Bring to a boil to obtain a fragrant syrup.
2. Cooking the Coconut
Add the grated coconut to the syrup and simmer over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown.
3. Forming the Bars
On an oiled or parchment-lined surface, drop spoonfuls of the mixture into small mounds. Let cool until firm.
