Vegan Cocada Amarela

Rating

Calories: Approx. 200 per serving

Macros: Approx. 3g protein, 5g fat, 35g carbohydrates per serving

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: desserts, vegan, coconut dishes, Angolan cuisine, traditional recipes

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A vegan adaptation of the traditional Angolan coconut dessert, Cocada Amarela, using turmeric for color instead of eggs.

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COCADA AMARELA | traditional coconut dessert from Angola (VEGAN version)

recipes.curatorlast month2 min read

Delve into the authentic flavors of Angola with this vegan adaptation of Cocada Amarela, a traditional sweet coconut dessert. This deliciously vibrant dish uses turmeric to achieve the signature yellow hue typically derived from eggs in the traditional version. Enjoy it as a delightful ending to any meal, served warm or cold.

Ingredients

💧 Water: Quantity not specified, for syrup and slurry
🍬 Sugar: Quantity not specified, light brown sugar
🌿 1 Cinnamon stick
🌿 Cloves: Approximately 2-3 cloves
🌽 1 tbsp Cornstarch
✨ A pinch of Turmeric, ASDA Ground Turmeric
🥥 Grated/Shredded Coconut: Quantity not specified

Instructions

1- Prepare the Syrup:

In your dark grey/black speckled non-stick saucepan, combine water, light brown sugar, the cinnamon stick, and cloves.
Stir thoroughly until the sugar fully dissolves.

2- Boil the Syrup:

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

3- Prepare the Slurry:

In a small glass bowl, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water and a pinch of ASDA Ground Turmeric.
Stir with a metal spoon until the mixture is smooth and bright yellow.

4- Cook the Coconut:

Once the liquid in the saucepan has reached a boiling point, add the grated coconut.
Let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with the wooden spoon.

5- Remove Aromatics:

After the cooking time, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves carefully from the saucepan.

6- Combine Slurry and Coconut Mixture:

Gradually pour the turmeric slurry into the saucepan with the coconut mixture.
Mix well until the entire dessert is evenly yellow.

7- Finish Cooking:

Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the mixture achieves your desired consistency.

8- Serve:

Remove from heat and serve the dessert warm or let it cool down and refrigerate to serve cold.

Prep Time: Approximately 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4-6 servings
Equipment: