Jalao Recipe (Coconut and Honey Candy)
Jalao (Coconut and Honey Candy): Is there any food that say "love" better than honey? I don't think so either. Make a bunch of these, and go around spreading sweetness and love.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
To cover the cookie sheet
- 1 teaspoon of oil
For candy
- 2 1/4 cups coarse coconut flakes , divided
- 1 cup of dark honey
- 1 tablespoon of finely grated ginger
Instructions
- Grease a tray with the oil.
For the candy
- Mix in honey, 2 cups of coconut flakes and ginger. Pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling stir vigorously until the honey has turned a very dark caramel color (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the mixture on the oiled tray. Cool to room temperature.
- Cover your hands with a bit of oil and make balls about 1.5 in [4 cm] in diameter. Rest on the oiled tray.
- Serve at room temperature. For a bit of contrast you can sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Notes
This can also be made with molasses, but frankly I dislike molasses very much and couldn't bring myself to even try.
The color of your jalaos will depend on the color of the honey you use.