Based on the listed ingredients, none of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check product labels.
Method
- 1
Toast. Toast 40 g desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat for 4-5 min until golden. Keep it moving so it browns evenly and smells fragrant.
- 2
Blend. Put the toasted coconut, 565 g lychees with their syrup, 120 ml coconut milk, 120 ml coconut water, 100 g sugar, 60 ml lime juice and ¼ tsp salt into a blender. Process for 1 min until the mixture is completely smooth.
- 3
Strain. Pour the liquid through a fine sieve into a 33 x 23 cm dish, using a spatula to press hard on the solids. Discard the pulp and stir 2 tsp lime zest into the strained liquid.
- 4
First freeze. Place the dish uncovered in the freezer for about 1 h. Wait until the edges are frozen but the centre is still slushy.
- 5
Scrape. Scrape the frozen edges with a fork and stir the ice crystals into the middle. Repeat this every hour for 3-4 h until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 6
Serve. Give the granita a final scrape with the fork to break up any large chunks. Spoon into chilled glasses and garnish with extra lime zest to serve.
Storage
Keep the granita covered in the freezer for up to 1 week and use a fork to fluff the crystals before serving.
Free sugars
31.9 g per serving
63.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 127.6 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- frying pan
- blender
- fine sieve
- spatula
- 33 x 23 cm dish
- fork
- chilled glasses
Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35.7 g |
| of which sugars | 32.7 g |
| of which free sugars | 31.9 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| of which saturates | 5.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.31 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
0.6 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
