Cocada Amarela is a traditional Angolan dessert made from eggs and coconut.[1] It has a distinctive yellow colour due to the large quantity of eggs used.[2][3] The name, Cocada Amarela, literally means yellow Cocada.[4]
 Cocada amarela with some cinnamon powder in a glass bowl | |
| Type | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Angola |
| Main ingredients | Eggs, coconut |
Due to Angola's colonial history, Cocada Amarela is highly influenced by Portuguese pastries, which are known for their large quantities of egg yellow in traditional recipes.[4]
Ingredients
edit- Grated coconut
- Salt
- Water
- Sugar
- Egg [5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Margarita's International Recipes: Angolan - Cocada Amarela
- ^ Roufs, Timothy G.; Roufs, Kathleen Smyth (2014). Sweet treats around the world: an encyclopedia of food and culture. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-61069-220-5.
- ^ "Cocada amarela | Traditional Pudding From Angola | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ a b Newman, Mary; Kirker, Constance L. (April 5, 2022). Coconut: A Global History. Reaktion Books. ISBN 9781789145267.
- ^ Cocada amarela
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