Desiccated coconut is one of the main ingredients for making biscuits and cakes which comes from grated coconut meat. The grated coconut meat is dried by removing the water content, without removing the fat and coconut milk. The use of desiccated coconut is very important in the cake, biscuit, and ice cream production sector as a substitute for ordinary coconuts. Not only used as a topping, but desiccated coconut can also be the main raw material for cakes and biscuits. The small and light desiccated grains make the coconut meat sensation real in biscuits and cakes. Here’s food from desiccated coconut which has a delicious taste.
Lamingtons Cake
This typical cake from Australia has a very delicious taste. Lamingons consist of soft sponge cake covered with melted chocolate and desiccated coconut. The soft texture of the sponge cake and the savory taste of butter blend perfectly with the bitter-sweet taste of chocolate and the savory rough texture of desiccated coconut.
Coconut Macaroons
Unlike the French Macaroons which have a smooth round shape, Coconut Macaroons have a unique shape. Coconut Macaroons have an abstract shape that is produced from desiccated coconut and coconut flakes. In general, coconut macaroons have three main ingredients, namely desiccated coconut, eggs, and milk. This savory food has a crunchy texture on the inside but is very chewy on the inside. When it is formed into a round plate, its shape will resemble Wingko Tripe, a legendary food from Semarang.
Klappertaart
Klappertaart is a typical dish from the Netherlands which means coconut cake or coconut tart. The main composition of Klappertaart is desiccated coconut, flour, sugar, milk, and margarine. In addition to using wheat flour, coconut flour can use coconut flour to get a solid texture and delicious coconut aroma. Klappertaart has a crunchy and melted texture with a savory and sweet taste. This cake is so delicious that it has become a favorite of many people in the world.
Coconut Ice
Coconut Ice is a confectionery made from desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar. This sweet food originating from England is shaped like candy with a chewy, soft, and slightly rough texture. This sweet candy is made without baking, but only needs to be frozen when it is made. Coconut Ice is of course a dish that is very liked by children because of its sweet taste like ice cream.
Wingko Babat
This typical Semarang – Indonesia souvenir has a chewy, sweet, and savory texture that comes from desiccated coconut. The main composition of Wingko Babat is glutinous rice flour, sugar, and desiccated coconut which is formed into a special dough. The Wingko Babat dough is cooked by roasting it. Wingko Babat is one of the most valuable culinary heritages for Indonesian citizens.
Those are the food from desiccated coconut that you must try.