Coconut Candy Tonga

Name: Coconut Candy Tonga
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 2 cups grated coconut; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp vanilla; Pinch of salt; 1 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Parchment

Coconut Candy (KOH-koh-nut KAN-dee)

Caramelized Coconut Sweets

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 170 kcal

Grated coconut cooked with sugar until golden and chewy. A simple sweet treat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 1.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

heavy pot parchment

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: coconut

Accompaniments: tea

Ingredients

2 cups grated coconut
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Parchment

Instructions

1
Dissolve sugar in water.
2
Cook to golden caramel.
3
Add coconut, stir constantly.
4
Cook 10 minutes.
5
Add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, butter.
6
Drop onto parchment, cool.

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Did You Know?

Tongan coconut candy is a popular export, sent by families to relatives living abroad.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy pot
parchment

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Coconut Candy Tonga

Coconut candy became popular in Tonga after sugar became widely available through trade.

Families make batches for holidays, market sale, and sending to relatives overseas.

Coconut candy is one of the most recognizable Tongan foods worldwide.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, gifts 📜 Origins: 19th century

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