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Bukayo Recipe

Bukayo is a traditional sweetmeat in the Philippines made from young coconut strings and sugar. It This classic treat is made of three simple ingredients and is super easy to make at home.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut water or just plain water
  • 2 cups coconut strings from young coconut

Instructions

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  1. In a non-stick pan over low heat, dissolve brown sugar in coconut water until it turns into a thick syrup.
  2. Once the syrup has thickened, add the coconut strings and mix until they are fully coated. Let it simmer until the syrup is reduced and thickens further.
  3. Once the syrup has thickened, remove the pan from heat and place it on the kitchen counter with a trivet or hot holder underneath.
  4. Wait until the syrup has stopped bubbling and has cooled down a bit. Then stir the mixture continuously until the syrup turns opaque as it crystallizes and becomes thick and sticky.
  5. Scoop a portion of the mixture and place it on top of a banana leaf. Form into a flat round disk and do the same with the remaining mixture.
  6. Let it cool down completely and harden and then remove them from the banana leaves gently.
  7. Transfer to a plate to serve or to an airtight jar for storage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.