baking · vegan · vegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free
Mứt dừa (candied coconut ribbons)
Tết candy of fresh coconut ribbons cooked in sugar until dry and sparkling, plain or tinted with pandan and fruit juices.
- Time
- 180min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.
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Method
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1
Rinse coconut ribbons and soak in cold water 1 hour; drain well.
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2
Toss with sugar (and color, in separate batches) and rest 6 hours or overnight until syrupy.
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3
Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the syrup thickens.
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4
Keep stirring on very low heat until the sugar crystallizes and coats the ribbons white and dry, 30–45 minutes.
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5
Cool and store airtight.
