SWEET CANDIED COCONUT

This is a simple snack  in my younger day.Is cheap and  taste sweet. I never thought I can make it myself. Wow,It so easy and simple. Get a young coconut  from the wet market,asked the man to crack the shell leaving the whole coconut.peeled off the outer brown layer and cut into half.discard the coconut water.

SWEET CANDIED COCONUT

Ingredient:
1 tender young coconut,all brown skin removed
2 litres water
4 tbsp lime juice
500g caster sugar
1/2tbsp fennel seeds,two clove and some lime zest.

Method;
1.Shave coconut into very thin slices with a vegetable peeler.Bring water and lime juice to boil in a big pot over medium high heat,then add the shaved coconut.When the water  return to a boil,cook for two minutes.
2.Drain the coconut slices well and spread on tray.leave in a breezy place for 30 mins,until mostly dry to the touch.Combine coconut and sugar in medium container mix together till well coated.Cover the container and put in the fridge to stand at least for 6 hours,sugar will dissolve.
3.Scrape  coconut and syrup into a large,wide non stick pan.cook over medium heat,stirring frequently.syrup will thicken,watch carefully; just when sugar starts to crystallise,after about 10-12 mins,add fennel seeds,cloves and lime zest.Stir constantly until coconut slices are dry and covered with a sandy coat of sugar.Transfer coconut to a tray.as soon as it is cool,Store in airtight container.