Coconut “Bacon”

Difficulty: Easy

Makes one and a half cups

For some reason, there seems to be bacon in just about anything lately. The thought of pig chunks in a cupcake is utterly repulsive but coconut in a cupcake sounds like a dream, right?! You can use these smokey bits in just about anything; salads, sandwiches and even desserts. Keep an eye out, I’ll be giving you suggestions for these babies over the coming weeks.

Ingredients

• 1 and a half cups coconut chips
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (I used hickory)
• 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut amino sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Method

1. Chuck the coconut chips into a an airtight container.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
3. Pour over the coconut chips and mix to coat them well.
4. Seal up the container and allow to marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Shake the container at regular intervals to coat the coconut.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 15-20 minutes, keeping a close eye on it and removing every so often to redistribute coconut.
6. Allow to cool before using.