Nauru

NAURU: Coconut Mousse

Nauru is a tiny island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific, formerly known as Pleasant Island. It’s population is 12,000 people. As coconuts are the nation’s main industry, it’s only right that it’s this dessert’s main ingredient. Hope you like ❤️

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons sugar
¾ cup fresh coconut , finely grated
1 teaspoon agar-agar
½ cup heavy cream (very cold)
4 teaspoons vanilla-flavored sugar (or 4 tablespoons sugar, with ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
2 egg whites

DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, heat coconut milk, sugar and grated coconut without boiling.

Remove from heat and stir in the agar-agar. Whisk until it cools.

Beat the heavy cream gradually incorporating vanilla sugar.

Beat the egg whites until stiff.

Fold in whipped cream.

Gently fold the egg whites. The mixture should be very airy.

Allow to cool at least 4 hours.