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    Delicious coconut dishes from around the world

    Delicious coconut dishes from around the world
    Written by Apurva P
    May 25, 2023, 01:34 pm 2 min read
    Delicious coconut dishes from around the world

    Coconuts are used in different ways when it comes to food. The white flesh meat in it is used to make curries, biscuits, and various kinds of snacks. A staple ingredient in many countries, it blends with dishes nicely and adds an extra flavor to them. Read on to check out some coconut dishes from around the world.

    'Coconut Drop' from Jamaica

    Traditional Jamaican sweets called Coconut Drops are produced by simmering tiny chunks of coconut in a mixture of vanilla, salt, ginger powder, and caramelized brown sugar. These are sweet, chewy, and full of unique textures. The soft and chewy coconut pieces and the gummy texture of toffee make it a flavourful offering.

    'Bom-bocado' from Brazil

    Bom-bocado translates to 'good bite' and is a Brazilian delicacy. It is made using flour, condensed milk, butter, eggs, sugar, shredded coconut, and parmesan cheese. The mixture is baked, cooled, and then divided into wedges. This dish is frequently made during Brazilian Independence Day and is best enjoyed with a side of Brazilian coffee and a dollop of whipped cream.

    'Pol sambal' from Sri Lanka 

    Traditional Sri Lankan side dish pol sambal is prepared with fresh coconut, lime, red onions, red chilies, and chili powder. Garlic, cured tuna, and diced tomatoes are optional components. All of the ingredients are crushed together to make the dish in a mortar. Lime juice is added for flavor. It is frequently eaten with curry, steamed rice, or string hoppers.

    'Palitaw' from the Philippines

    Palitaw, a sweet flat rice cake is eaten in the Philippines as a snack or dessert. Traditionally, pounded rice was used to make these rice cakes, but nowadays, sticky rice flour and water are primarily used. They are rolled in grated coconut and sweetened sesame seeds after being boiled in water. This is done to give them their distinctive round and flat appearance.

    'Iced VoVo' from Australia

    Iced VoVo is a classic Australian biscuit made from wheat flour, topped with a strip of raspberry jam. It is dipped in desiccated coconut as an icing on it. At a time, you can make around 24 of these rectangle biscuits. A popular snack to serve at children's birthday parties, they are also enjoyed with a cup of tea.

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