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bukayo recipe

Bukayo

A deliciously chewy caramel-like snack of sweetened coconut strips made from bits of young, gelatinous coconut and muscovado sugar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 pieces

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • In a non-stick pan over low heat, dissolve brown sugar in coconut water until it forms a thick syrup.
  • Add the coconut strings to the syrup, ensuring they are fully coated. Simmer until the syrup is reduced and thickens.
  • Remove the pan from heat and place it on the kitchen counter. Allow the mixture to cool until the syrup stops bubbling.
  • Stir continuously until the syrup turns opaque, crystallizes, and becomes thick and sticky.
  • Scoop portions of the mixture onto banana leaves, forming flat round disks.
  • Let it cool and harden, then gently remove from the banana leaves.
  • Transfer to a plate for serving or store in an airtight jar.