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Skillet Toasted Coconut
Transform your shredded coconut or coconut flakes into golden-brown toasted coconut in five minutes using a skillet. Crispy, crunchy, with tons of nutty flavour!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 tbsp
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut or coconut flakes (see Note 2)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (*optional)
Instructions
- Scatter shredded coconut or coconut flakes into a skillet.
- Set the skillet on the stove on medium heat.
- Optional: Melt 1 tsp of coconut oil in the pan to get the coconut super crispy and flavourful.
- Stir around the shredded or flaked coconut continuously in the pan until golden-brown.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Skillet: Use a cast-iron pan if you have one (I use a Lodge 6-½ inch). The coconut will release some oil as it toasts, which can be used to build the seasoning on your skillet. After toasting, simply wipe down the cast-iron with a cloth or paper towel to remove excess oil, then leave it upside down in the oven for 1 hour at 350 °F / 175 °C.
- Sweetened vs Unsweetened Coconut: It's best to use unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes. Sweetened coconut flakes, coated with sugar, can brown too quickly and unevenly due to the sugar caramelizing and perhaps burning. However, both unsweetened and sweetened coconut can be toasted as long as you’re careful to watch out for burning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.