How to Make Haupia
Haupia, a soft coconut candy, is a delicious traditional Hawaiian dessert. It's made extra-special here with fresh coconut milk, but you can use canned instead. Makes 16 to 24 pieces. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 3 tbsp. sugars
- cheesecloth
- 5 tbsp. cornstarches
- 8-by-8-inch pan
- large pots
- wire whisks
- ti leaves
- 6 c. grated coconuts (from about two coconuts)
- Cheesecloth
- Ti Leaves
- 8-by-8-inch Pan
- Large Pots
- Wire Whisks
Instructions
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Make the coconut milk first. Begin by placing the grated coconut in a bowl.
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Pour 2 1/2 c. boiling water over the coconut and let stand for 15 minutes.
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Strain the coconut and water through a double thickness of cheesecloth, squeezing out as much coconut milk as possible.
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Store the remaining grated coconut for a garnish.
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Mix the cornstarch and sugar in a large pot. Whisk in 3 c. coconut milk to create a smooth paste.
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Simmer the mixture until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pot.
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Pour the mixture into a greased 8-by-8-inch pan and allow to cool.
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When the mixture has completely cooled, cut into squares and serve on squares of ti leaves.
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Garnish with grated coconut.
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Tips & Warnings
Use freshly grated coconut, not sweetened dried coconut. Or use canned coconut milk.
For a firmer pudding, add more cornstarch when stirring in the coconut milk.
If ti leaves aren't available, spinach leaves make a fine substitute.
