Where can I find dried coconut for snaking, not for baking?!
A year ago, my friend brought a bag of "Dried Young Coconut" chunks from a Trader Joe's and it was some of the best dried fruit I've ever had, great for a trail mix or just to eat on its own!. I've been searching ever since for a snack-able dried coconut - all I can find is the flaked coconut in the baking aisle of the grocery store (which is not only awkward to eat, but also sweetened!. ew!)!. Anyone know where I could buy or order online!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Well, since as you've noticed, most coconut that you don't get in the produce section is made for bakers, you're going to have a hard time finding unsweetened coconut unless you have access to a decent gourmet or import store in your area!.
That being said, dried coconut is ridiculously easy to make, so if you don't mind a little extra work, pick up some coconuts from the store, crack 'em open, and use the wide-slot side of a standing cheese grater to shave chunks off of it!. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake them for 20-30 minutes in a 250 degree oven!. Keep an eye on them in case they need more time; depending on how thin you shave them, coconut is finicky to bake!.
Or, if you'd rather just buy it, I found this website that appears to have what you want!. Happy munching!
http://www!.tropicislemusic!.com/food/snac!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That being said, dried coconut is ridiculously easy to make, so if you don't mind a little extra work, pick up some coconuts from the store, crack 'em open, and use the wide-slot side of a standing cheese grater to shave chunks off of it!. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake them for 20-30 minutes in a 250 degree oven!. Keep an eye on them in case they need more time; depending on how thin you shave them, coconut is finicky to bake!.
Or, if you'd rather just buy it, I found this website that appears to have what you want!. Happy munching!
http://www!.tropicislemusic!.com/food/snac!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The dry goods section of most grocery stores will have unsweetened coconut!. I've purchased it many times at Whole Foods!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
try TRADER JOES-ONLINE!.!.!.!?Www@FoodAQ@Com