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Kashata na nazi (Ugandan Coconut Candy)

Kashata na nazi (Ugandan Coconut Candy) is a traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic sweet (candy) made from coconut cream and raw cane sugar flavoured with cinnamon. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ugandan version of: Ugandan Coconut Candy (Kashata na nazi).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Additional Time:

(+cooling)

Makes:

16

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Uganda Recipes


Method:

Melt the sugar in a large pan, stirring constantly. Just before the sugar starts to brown and caramelize add the coconut cream, cinnamon and salt.

Beat briskly for 30 seconds, until all the ingredients combine then pour into a 30 x 22cm baking pan that's been lined with waxed paper. Allow to cool a little then cut into 4cm squares or diamonds. Allow to cool completely and then break the diamonds apart.