Ngali Nut and Coconut Bites
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ngali nuts (or macadamia nuts as a substitute), roasted — 1 cup
- Grated fresh coconut — 1 cup
- Honey — 2 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
Method
- Roughly crush the roasted nuts using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife.
- Combine the crushed nuts, grated coconut, honey, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into small bite-sized rounds using your hands.
- Chill for 20 minutes to firm up before serving.
Introduction: Ngali nuts, native to the Solomon Islands, are roasted and pressed with grated coconut into small bites, traditionally shared as a welcome snack for visitors.
Cultural Background: Ngali nuts, native to the Solomon Islands, are roasted and pressed with grated coconut into small bites, traditionally shared as a welcome snack for visitors.
Tips: Chill the mixture briefly before shaping if it feels too soft to hold together.
Variations: Replace honey with mashed banana for a fully vegan version of these bites.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Best served chilled or at room temperature; no reheating needed.
Nutrition: Approx. per serving: 190 kcal, 3 g protein, 16 g fat, 10 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre.
FAQs:
Q: What if I can't find ngali nuts?
A: Macadamia nuts are the closest substitute in flavor and texture, as noted in the ingredients.
Q: How should these bites be stored?
A: Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they firm up further when chilled.
- Ngali nuts (or macadamia nuts as a substitute), roasted — 1 cup
- Grated fresh coconut — 1 cup
- Honey — 2 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
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