Cocada amarela

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Cocada amarela is a sweet Angolan custard or pudding that was originally brought over to the country by the Portuguese, and was then modified by the locals. It consists of water, sugar, salt, grated coconut, and eggs. The dessert is characterized by a vivid yellow color, which is the result of a large amount of egg yolks, hence its name that can be translated as yellow cocada . This flavorful pudding is one of the only Western-style desserts that one can find on Angolan tables.