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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- In a large bowl mix together:
- 2 cups of fine semolina flour (found at any grocery store)
- 1 cup of fresh grated coconut (you can always use frozen as I did, which can be gotten at most Hispanic or Asian markets.)
- 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 612g | |
| Calories 1350 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 11% |
| Total Fat 17.44g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 12.86g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 769mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 249.59g | 67% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 56% |
| Sugars 2.59g | 2% |
| Protein 43.74g | 70% |
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