Desiccated Coconut Recipe
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(41)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 fresh coconut
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250°F.
Step 2
Crack open the coconut, pour out the coconut water (use it in a smoothie!) and remove the flesh (white part) from the coconut shell with a knife.
Step 3
Using a sturdy vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, peel the brown skin from the coconut flesh.
Step 4
Grate the coconut flesh using a fine grater, or chop the coconut meat into small pieces and pulse in a blender, spice grinder, or food processor until it has a fine crumb consistency.
Step 5
Spread the grated coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6
Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the coconut is crisp and dry. Be sure to stir the coconut every few minutes to ensure even drying.
Step 7
Remove the coconut from the oven and let cool.
Step 8
Store the desiccated coconut in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one year.
Step 9
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