Fruit · Dried
Desiccated coconut
Also called dried shredded coconut, unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut powder, kopra
Finely shredded dried coconut; for macaroons, cakes, Indian chutneys and coatings, rehydrated in place of fresh grated coconut.
- A kind of Coconuts
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodFrozen grated coconut
Moist and fresher; cook off the moisture or squeeze dry for baking. (use 1.25× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchCoconut flour
Very fine and absorbent; baking only, add extra liquid. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchGround almonds
Nutty, not coconut; works in macaroons and cakes.
Cook with Desiccated coconut
