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Toasted Coconut

RecipesFILIPINO RECIPESApr 1Written By Malu Bonifacio

Filipino desserts often use toasted coconut as a topping. We use it in maja blanca (coconut pudding with corn), biko (sticky rice), puto bumbong (purple rice cake) among others.

The toasted coconut enhances the flavor of these desserts.

Toasted Coconut

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Pour shredded coconut in a frying pan on medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until brown.
  3. Place in a container to cool.