Kopra Pak

A dense, milk-white coconut fudge — freshly grated or desiccated coconut cooked with sugar and cardamom until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, then set into a slab and cut into squares. The Kathiyawadi coastal tradition of coconut-based sweets is strong given proximity to the sea; kopra pak is the simplest and purest expression, requiring only three ingredients for a rich, fragrant result.