Coconut Drops -Caribbean Treat

Hi Hivers.

How are you?

Today I’m sharing with you how to make a traditional coconut snack we usually have in Jamaica. I tried making two different types but will focus on one in this post.

Before I do, I must tell you that I recently found dry coconuts. It’s such a rare find where I’m located. As a matter of fact, for the over ten years I’ve been in Japan, it was my first time seeing and touching dry coconuts. I’ve always loved coconuts. Back in the caribbean, they are in ample supply. When I got them here a few weeks ago , they looked so beautiful. It was my first time describing them that way. I knew but hadn’t realized how much I missed them.

How did I get the coconuts?
Two friends from different prefectures had posted on social media that they found them. I contacted one. She bought and mailed four to me. They were imported from Vietnam.

By the way, if you ever wondered if what I got was authentic, please check the label below. “Genuine Coconut”.😜

I used one coconut to make coconut drops and another to make grater cake which is also a traditional snack. Huzzy broke and removed the coconuts from their shell. He somehow managed to do one almost whole. That too was beautiful. I had never seen that before. I peeled it and grated it but had to cut the other one in small bits to make the drops.

Let’s make Coconut Drops:

Ingredients:

• 1 dry coconut
• ginger to taste
• 1 cup of water
• 3-4 tablespoons of brown sugar

Step1- Break and remove the coconut from its shell. Wash the pieces. (remember to drink the coconut water, it’s very nutritious and refreshing)

Step 2: Cut each piece of coconut in longitudinal strips then cut them horizontally. This will make smaller cuts. To speed the process up, cut several strips together. If you really love coconuts, form a heart with the small cuts. 😃

Step 3: Grate a piece of ginger to taste (add to your liking).

Step 4 - Prepare the amount of sugar and water you’ll use.

Step 5- Add to the pot, the coconut and the water. Put it on a moderate flame for about 5-7 minutes. Add the ginger and sugar. Turn often with a spoon and lower the flame if necessary. The coconut will get darker as the sugar caramelizes.

Step 6:When the cuts of coconut start sticking together, use two spoons to drop them in clumps on a flat surface.
(Avoid getting the hot coconut on your skin).

Step 7: When the drops are cool, gently slide a knife or spatula beneath them to remove them from the flat surface. Place them on a plate.


Step 8: Enjoy your coconut drops.

In Jamaica, they are usually packaged in little bags like you see below.

Have a great week.🥥