How to make coconut tablet/ sugar cakes

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar provides a similar flavor profile.

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: dried coconut

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Dried coconut is easier to store and use, while shredded coconut is more accessible.

Start by cooking the sliced and grated coconut in a little bit of water.

Add 2 cups of cane sugar to the coconut and allow it to cook for a few minutes.

After a few minutes, add another cup of sugar and some fresh ginger to the mixture.

Add bay leaf, a tiny bit of almond essence, and vanilla essence to the pot.

Cook the mixture while paying close attention to the color; allow it to darken a bit without burning it completely.

Once the desired color is achieved, remove it from heat and prepare to set it.

Do not let the mixture dry out too much; it should be like gooey caramel.

Pour the mixture onto parchment paper or green banana leaves to set.

Let it cool down before touching it to avoid burns.

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