Something between candy and cookie, Eastern Africa's Kashata are a popular snack of Swahili origin. Kashata are usually made with peanuts or grated coconut, or both. Kashata are made on the stove or over a fire, not in an oven like European biscuits or American cookies. Make Kashata for yourself with this recipe:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups fresh or moist grated coconut (or two cups of dried grated coconut moistened with a few tablespoons of milk or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
- a pinch of salt
- one-half cup wheat flour (optional)
In a hot skillet, heat the sugar until it melts and just begins to brown. 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. Place in the freezer to cool.
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