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Desiccated Coconut

Escalate the quality of your dishes and drinks by making desiccated coconut at home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment/spice
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: crispy shredded desiccated coconut, easy desiccated coconut recipe, fresh desiccated coconut, homemade desiccated coconut
Servings: 200 g
Calories: 0.03kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 coconut

Instructions

  • Prepare the coconut meat.
    Break the coconut open and slice it.
    Peel off the brown skin and grate the coconut meat with a grater.
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  • Dry the coconut meat.
    Line a tray with parchment paper and spread the coconut evenly.
    Cover the tray with a fine mesh. Allow the coconut meat to air dry. It can take a few days to dry.
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  • Store the desiccated coconut
    Once fully dehydrated, transfer it into an airtight jar or resealable plastic bag to store!
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Notes

  • Coconut meat can also be grated with a food processor, mill, or knife.
  • Air-dry it under the sun or an oven or dehydrator.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.03kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.001g | Fat: 0.003g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.002mg | Potassium: 0.03mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Calcium: 0.001mg