CARAMELIZED COCONUT FLAKES

COCONUT BROWN FLAKES 

The coconut brown flakes are caramelized with   sugar or panela and it is  used as decoration for a popular well known  dessert  called  "Alegria" (happiness, joy) but you can use  as you like  just get inspired!.


INGREDIENTS:

100 gr  of sugar
25 ml  water + 5 gr  lemon.
50 natural coconut
25 ml additional water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat put the sugar and 25 ml of water + 5 gr of lemon.

2. Slide the coconut in slim flakes and add it to the caramel when it is brown

3.Stir and add 25 ml of extra water and leave the caramel to thicken.

4.Once it is done ,  immediately place the caramelize flakes on a  silicone sheet separating them carefully each  other.