Satisfy your sweet tooth with Coconut Candy – ‘Keo Dua’
In order to acquire this delight, one must travel to Ben Tre or ‘Xu Dua’ – the land of Coconut, located at the East of the Mekong Delta. The coconut tree is deemed among the most beneficial trees, yielding numerous economic gains, one of which is the manufacturing of Coconut Candy. This sweet from Ben Tre is made from fresh coconut flesh, which is shredded and pressed to extract coconut milk. The extracted goodness is then mixed with a number of ingredients. The recipe for the mixture is closely guarded a secret and entrusted only to family members. Some versions also see peanut and durian being incorporated into the end product. This mixture is then simmered for quite some time until it reaches a desirable consistency. Freshly made, the caramelized liquid is stretched into long strings prior to being cut into rectangular lozenges. Despite the age of industrialization, some manufacturers still employ manual laborers. If you have the privilege of visiting these facilities, you will be amazed at the speed in which the workers skillfully wrap the newly produced candies in just a blink of an eye. Though there are many brands, the most well-known is Thanh Long, whose products can be purchased at 212B Dai Lo Dong Khoi, Quarter 5, Phu Khuong ward, Ben Tre province with prices between 2 and 4.4 USD.
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