Swahili Coconut Or Peanut Sweet Kashata Recipes

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SWAHILI COCONUT OR PEANUT SWEET (KASHATA)



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ZWT7 Africa. Between a cake and cookie in texture these are a popular snack of East Africa. Kashata are made on the stove or over a fire, not in an oven like western cookies or biscuits. Servings are a guess. Modified from, www.congocookbook.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups raw sugar
2 cups fresh grated coconut (or dried grated coconut moistened with a few tbs milk)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 cup flour (optional)

Steps:

  • NOTE: 2 cups roasted peanuts, shells and skins removed, briefly heated in a lightly oiled skillet -- or -- a mixture of both coconut and peanuts may be used in place of the grated coconut.
  • In a hot skillet, heat the sugar until it melts and just begins to brown.
  • Reduce heat and quickly add all other ingredients, stirring well as each ingredient is added. When all ingredients have been added to the mixture, continue stirring for about a minute, making sure everything is well mixed.
  • Scoop the mixture into a pan that has been lightly greased or lined with waxed paper. Let rest for a few minutes. Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm.
  • Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25.7, Protein 0.7

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