Swahili Coconut or Peanut Sweet (Kashata) Recipe

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Swahili Coconut or Peanut Sweet (Kashata)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups raw sugar
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 cup flour (optional)

Directions:

  1. NOTE: 2 cups roasted peanuts, shells and skins removed, briefly heated in a lightly oiled skillet - or - a mixture of both coconut and peanuts may be used in place of the grated coconut.
  2. In a hot skillet, heat the sugar until it melts and just begins to brown.
  3. Reduce heat and quickly add all other ingredients, stirring well as each ingredient is added. When all ingredients have been added to the mixture, continue stirring for about a minute, making sure everything is well mixed.
  4. Scoop the mixture into a pan that has been lightly greased or lined with waxed paper. Let rest for a few minutes. Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm.
  5. Let cool and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499 Kcal (2089 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.57g 47%
Sodium 298.18mg 12%
Potassium 286.19mg 6%
Total Carbs 58.2g 19%
Sugars 39.2g 157%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 4.79g 10%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 48.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 356.49 Kcal (1493 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.84g 47%
Sodium 213.02mg 12%
Potassium 204.45mg 6%
Total Carbs 41.58g 19%
Sugars 28.01g 157%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 12%
Protein 3.42g 10%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 13%
Calcium 34.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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