Açucarinhas (Coconut and Sugar Biscuits) is a traditional Sao Tomean recipe for a classic dessert biscuit like confection of fresh coconut meat bound with sugar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sao Tomean version of: Coconut and Sugar Biscuits (Açucarinhas).
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Ingredients:
2 coconuts
1kg sugar
finely-grated zest of 1 lemon
water, as needed
Method:
Line two baking trays with greaseproof (waxed) paper and set aside.
Open the coconuts by cracking across them with the back of a cleaver. Peel the coconuts, freeing the flesh. Grate the flesh then transfer to a saucepan and mix with the sugar.
Add in a little water to moisten the ingredients then bring to a boil. As soon as the sugar begins to darken and caramelize stir in the lemon zest.
When the sugar has darkened a golden brown take the pan off the heat.
Using a tablespoon place small portions of the coconut caramel mixture on the greaseproof paper waxed baking trays. Level these with the back of a moistened spoon.
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