Coconut chips are thin, dried, crisp slices or shavings of coconut meat, sometimes toasted for a deeper flavor. They're used as a crunchy garnish over curries, rice dishes, and desserts in Southeast Asian and Caribbean cooking, and as a snack or topping for yogurt, granola, and oatmeal in Western cooking. Unlike shredded or flaked coconut, which is finer and softer, coconut chips are cut into larger, sturdier pieces meant to hold their crunch. Their flavor is sweet, nutty, and buttery, pairing well with tropical fruit, chocolate, and warm spices.