Coconut candy
A sweet treat made from grated coconut, sugar, and spices, typically shaped into small cakes
Patois: Mi nyam di grater cake from di market
English: I'm eating the coconut candy from the market
Grater cake is a traditional Jamaican dessert made from freshly grated coconut, brown sugar, and spices. The mixture is cooked until it thickens and then poured into a baking pan to cool and set. The end result is a sweet and chewy cake with a rich coconut flavor.
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