Fresh Fruit in Coconut Cream

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 ounces creamed coconut
• 1/3 pint boiling water
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 orange, zest of, strips
• 1 lime, zest of, strips
• 1 large banana, firm, peeled and chopped
• 1 mango, peeled and sliced
• 1 orange, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut in cubes

Directions

1. 1

   Roughly chop the block of creamed coconut into thin slivers.

2. 2

   Place in a bowl and pour in boiling water.

3. 3

   Mix well until creamed coconut dissolves.

4. 4

   Add more creamed coconut for a thicker consistency.

5. 5

   Transfer the creamed coconut and water mixture to a pan.

6. 6

   Add sugar and salt and heat gently until sugar dissolves.

7. 7

   Add orange and lime peel.

8. 8

   Add the banana, mango, pineapple cubes, and orange pieces.

9. 9

   Cook gently for two to three minutes.

10. 10

    Arrange the fruit and coconut sauce decoratively on serving plates.