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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Qashat al-Narjeel (Omani Coconut Cookies)


Imagine the sweetest, milkiest and chewiest coconut caramels you've ever had. These ultra-white cookies from Oman will be just like that, and maybe even better. I couldn't get enough after making them initially, so I ended up re-making the recipe again and again. 
The recipe is pretty straightforward; the only issue is that you should leave them to harden up overnight, but besides the long wait time, they're very easy to make.
Recipe source: Saveur.

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Ingredients:
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (90 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup (63 g) powdered milk
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water

Combine the coconut and the powdered milk in a bowl. 

Combine sugar and the water in a small. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and a candy thermometer reads 220° F (150° C), about 12 minutes. 

Remove from the heat and quickly combine the dry ingredients until evenly coated. Transfer to a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper and flatten out slightly; place a second piece of parchment paper on top and roll into an 9" x 11" rectangle. 


Let it set for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, cut into diamond-shaped pieces and transfer to a serving platter. It's done, dig in!


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