Swahili Coconut Or Peanut Sweet Kashata Recipes

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SWAHILI COCONUT OR PEANUT SWEET (KASHATA)



Swahili Coconut or Peanut Sweet (Kashata) image

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

SWAHILI SAUCE



Swahili Sauce image

This easy recipe offers a coconut sauce with a real kick and makes a perfect partner for seafood and fish. To make lobster or shrimp Swahili simply prepare the seafood, marinate for 20 minutes in a little lime juice and add to the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve with coconut rice.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk lemongrass
1 1/2 inches fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 egg tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 2/3 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan over a gentle heat and add all the ingredients, except for the coconut milk. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and then stir in the coconut milk.
  • Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 40.7, Sodium 142.5, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 20.1, Protein 9.4

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