Gons (Teias de Aranhas)
'Teias de Aranhas' which means 'spider webs' or 'cobwebs' in Portuguese also popularly known as 'gons' in Goa, is a tender coconut sweet that's made during Christmas season. Very easy and a quick recipe that makes use of simple ingredients, that's tender coconut and sugar which are cooked together and then placed on wax or baking papers.
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Ingredients
- 1 large Tender Coconut
- 150 grams Granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence
- Pinch Salt
- wax / baking (for laying the gons, once cooked)
Instructions
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1 Break the tender coconut into half and reserve the water.
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2 Remove kernel from the coconut shells and slice into thin slices as shown using a slicer. (If you want , you can make the strips more thinner by further cutting individual strips into two strips, need patience for that ! :) )
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3 Drop the coconut strips into the tender coconut water for about an hour. Cut wax / baking paper into 12 (3 X 3 inch) squares and keep aside.
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4 Arrange the 12 crepe papers on a table top and keep them ready. Now, in a pan, add 1/4 cup water along with the sugar. Allow the sugar to boil and get slightly thick.
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5 Now, add the coconut strips ( Make sure that you drain the coconut strips completely out of the water before using ).
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6 Cook on medium flame, keep stirring.
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7 Add vanilla essence and pinch salt.
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8 Cook till mixture gets thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
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9 Put about a tbsp mixture on each of the wax / baking paper and allow it to cool and dry completely. Store, serve as required.
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10 Christmas trees made with Gons. (Christmas 2016).
Recipe Notes
Do not overcook the mixture, it will tend to change color to a brownish shade !
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| Recipe Name | : | Gons (Teias de Aranhas) |
| Author | : | Xanti Pinto |
| Recipe Link | : | https://xantilicious.com/recipe/gons/ |
| Passive Time | : | 0 minutes |
| Prep Time | : | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | : | 15-20 minutes |
| Serving | : | 12 Pc. |
Ingredients
- 1 large Tender Coconut
- 150 grams Granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence
- Pinch Salt
- wax / baking (for laying the gons, once cooked)
Instructions
| 1 | Break the tender coconut into half and reserve the water. | |
| 2 | Remove kernel from the coconut shells and slice into thin slices as shown using a slicer. (If you want , you can make the strips more thinner by further cutting individual strips into two strips, need patience for that ! :) ) | |
| 3 | Drop the coconut strips into the tender coconut water for about an hour. Cut wax / baking paper into 12 (3 X 3 inch) squares and keep aside. | |
| 4 | Arrange the 12 crepe papers on a table top and keep them ready. Now, in a pan, add 1/4 cup water along with the sugar. Allow the sugar to boil and get slightly thick. | |
| 5 | Now, add the coconut strips ( Make sure that you drain the coconut strips completely out of the water before using ). | |
| 6 | Cook on medium flame, keep stirring. | |
| 7 | Add vanilla essence and pinch salt. | |
| 8 | Cook till mixture gets thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan. | |
| 9 | Put about a tbsp mixture on each of the wax / baking paper and allow it to cool and dry completely. Store, serve as required. | |
| 10 | Christmas trees made with Gons. (Christmas 2016). | |
Looks yummy – what can we use if we do not get tender coconuts in Canada . Please advise .
Hi Xanti,
Thank you for this receipe, I used to love having this as a child, and my aunt used to make it for us.
Now, thanks to you, i will be able to make it and enjoy it once again.
Kind Regard,
Augusto
Wow..My dad’s sister ..i mean my Tiya used to make dis gons specially for me it was my favourite sweet..thanks for d reciepe Xanti…..soo very happy…God bless u…
Hello Sandra
Happy for you when i read this message 🙂 Do try them out for Christmas ! 🙂
I sure will dear..thanks again for d recipe..
My dream come true when ever I go to Goa I search for this sweet now I can make it myself thanks for sharing this receipe it means a lot to me thanks and God bless you always
Hi Valerie
Good to hear that
Do give this recipe a try and share your feedback 😊
I tried coconut ice and bath cake…. both came very well…thanks for the recipe.
Hi fiola
thats for trying both the recipes and for sharing your lovely feedback with me 🙂 merry christmas in advance 🙂 enjoy !
Hi Xanti, i tried this recipe today. It came out very well. but became brown in colour towards the end..
Thank you for this recipe.
Hi Spice
Yes, should not allow it to over cook, it will change color.
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PLEASE LET ME KNOW A SUBSTITUTE FOR TENDER COCONUT.WE R IN CANADA N DO NOT GET IT HERE
Hi Gorretti
Well, gons is made with TENDER COCONUT …theres no substitute for it 🙂
Thnx for the recipie
Hi jackeline , to give the Gons recipe a try .
Hi I wud like to try this recipe but wud like to know can i use the Normal coconut with coconut water in it to make this instead of tender coconut if i do not get
Hi Diana
Try to make use of tender coconut .
If you don’t get , use regular coconut but the one that’s a little softer kernel .
Hi xanti..thank u very much for the gons recipe.. love most of your recipes..brings memories bac..God bless u n yours..love INEZ..
thanks inez for your appreciation…and thanks for your feedback…enjoy 🙂 merry christmas in advance 🙂
You are indeed a life saver… wow!
Simply love the way you present your thoughts to make cooking enjoyable.
I actually love guns & now I can make them. This Christmas I’ll sure double the quantity.
Bless you & your lovely family; dear dear xanti .
Oh boy, u make it sound so easy. And I always remember my aunt making it for me every xmas. Will try it myself this year for sure. Thnx so much
Hi lily
Sure do give it a try
Do you have to use the same tender coconut water u soaked the tender coconut with for doing the sugar syrup or plain water?
Hi joslyn
The same tender coconut water.
Hi shanti when I made this on the next day they became moist whereas the readymade ones don’t melt can u give a tip please so that they dont melt
hi Bernadette, ideally it should not. I hope you have not altered the recipe in anyway.