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Toasted (Not Burnt) Coconut

Instead of toasting coconut in the oven (where it can easily burn), use your microwave instead.

Instead of toasting coconut in the oven (where it can easily burn), use your microwave instead.

Just spread the coconut in an even layer on a large microwave-safe plate and cook it on high power until it’s golden brown. It takes a couple of minutes and you need to stir it a few times (at about 30-second intervals), but there’s no more worrying about leaving coconut in the oven to burn.

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