Djente Di Kacho Dogs Teeth Coconut Candy Recipes

QUMBE (EAST AFRICAN COCONUT CANDY)

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
• Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled.
• Roll coconut mixture into bite-size balls. Pour 1/4 cup grated coconut into a bowl and roll balls in coconut until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.

DJENTE DI KACHO (DOG'S TEETH COCONUT CANDY)

Steps:

• Chop the coconut meat into pieces about 1/2 inch square.
• Place water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in cinnamon and sugar until dissolved. Boil mixture until liquid reduces to a syrup consistency, then stir in coconut pieces. Add the lime juice, and turn off heat.
• Place spoonfuls of sugared coconut mixture into small paper cups. Cool in cups until hardened.