Description

Coconut chips are longer, wider pieces of coconut. To make coocnut chips, the strips of coconut are roasted in an oven until they are dry and crisp, with a texture that is more similar to that of a potato chip than the chewy strands of most shredded, untoasted coconut. Apart from naturally enhancing the flavour to the foods that these chips are added to, coconut chips serve as a rich source of dietary fibre and possess many health benefits. Nowadays many brands have their own range of flavored and non flavoured coconut chips. However, making coconut chips at home can still be as easy. To do the same, Preheat the oven to 350 F with rack in center. Stabilize the coconut using a kitchen towel and turn it upside down over a glass to catch all the coconut water. Place the drained, unopened coconut on a tray and bake for 20 minutes. To crack the coconut, hold it wrapped in a kitchen towel with the eyes facing away from you and use a hammer to tap it firmly in the center. Rotate the coconut with each strike of the hammer to create a fracture around the middle. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the coconut flakes with sea salt. Spread the chips into a thin, even layer. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried, crisp and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Store cooled coconut chips in an airtight container.

Health benefits

• Coconut chips available contains high amount of fiber which gives a feeling of fullness for a longer duration and helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.⁽¹⁾
• Being a good source of saturated fats it tends to boost your energy level, just like natural energy drinks, rather than stored as fat.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choosing a good coconut is important. The eyes of the coconut, (three little holes on one end) are a good indicator. Any sign of discoloration could be mold and indicate that the coconut isn’t fresh. However, while buying packaged coconut cgips, make sure to check the expiry date so that the chips are fesh and there is no sign of rancidity.