Coconut bar facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Coconut pudding |
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| Type | Pastry |
| Place of origin | China |
| Main ingredients | Coconut milk; wheat starch and corn starch, or agar and gelatin |
A coconut bar is a sweet, chilled dessert. You can find it in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southern China. It's also popular in Chinatowns around the world.
This tasty treat has a soft, jelly-like texture. It is usually white and sometimes called coconut pudding.
Making a Coconut Bar
Coconut bars are made using coconut milk. It's best when the coconut milk is freshly made!
To make the dessert firm, people use different ingredients. Some use a mix of wheat starch and corn starch. Others use a mix of agar agar (a plant-based jelly) and gelatin.
The dessert is sweetened, and sometimes a sprinkle of dried coconut flakes is added on top.
Texture Differences
The way a coconut bar feels when you eat it can change.
- If agar agar and gelatin are used, it will be smooth and a bit bouncy.
- If wheat starch and corn starch are used, it will have a creamier feel.
Most coconut bars you find in dim sum restaurants do not have any filling inside.
