1tablespoonvegetable oilto grease the tray and hands
2cupfreshly-grated coconut flakesdivided
2cuphoneyof dark color, or add a teaspoon of molasses to the honey (optional)
1tablespoonof finely grated ginger
Instructions
1. Cooking the candy
Grease the tray with oil. Mix in honey, 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 greased tray. Cool to room temperature.
2. Making balls
Cover your hands with a bit of oil and put enough of the coconut mixture on your palm to roll into balls about 1.5 in [4 cm] in diameter.Rest on the greased tray.
3. Serving
Serve at room temperature. For a bit of contrast, you can sprinkle with coconut flakes.It keeps in an airtight container for a couple of days or in the fridge for a week, but always serve at room temperature because when cold, they get very hard.