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 Cocoyol – Supa
Sold in cups and irresistibly sweet, the
“supa” is one delicious street treat! |
Pronounced “Supa” in Creole and
“Cocoyol” in Spanish, this sweet stewed
candy can make for a special treat as it
is one of Belize’s traditional sweets derived
from the Mestizos. This treat may
be sticky, gooey and plenty delicious.
The palm tree nuts are stewed to make
one of the yummiest snacks around. The
palm tree is covered with spiny prickles
and makes the task of taking them
down real complex because of its altitude
and thorny bark. Although the fruit
is hard to reach and found in forest areas,
most farmers usually tie the branch
that is loaded with the miniature coconuts
and pulled down. The nuts are then
sun dried for a couple days before
stewed.
To make the candy, follow these steps
for a wonderful home-made recipe for
all to enjoy. First, gather the supa and
take off hard outer shell, then wash properly.
In a pot, combine the supa, sugar,
water, spice seeds and cinnamon (preferably
to your taste). Put to boil at medium
heat for better results. Note that
the longer it takes for it to cook, the better
the flavor will be. Make sure to keep
stirring continuously until the contents
turn a thick syrupy mixture. The syrup
and its contents should have a dark brown
color. After it cools, serve in a cup or
small container; one nut can fill your
mouth, so take it one at a time. The
sweet, sticky and syrupy based candy is
sure to leave you licking for fingers. The
taste is exquisite, and can be bought at
your number one fruit and veggie stall
Antojitos Letty’s on Pescador Drive.
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