How to Make Latik from a can of coconut cream and coconut milk
Latik is toasted coconut curds made from coconut cream used as topping for desserts.
Servings 10
Calories 262kcal
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 fl oz can Coconut Cream and 1 can 13.5 fl oz Coconut Milk or 2 cans Coconut Cream
Instructions
- Put coconut cream and coconut milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. It will take about 45 to 60 minutes to cook.
- Once it boils, lower heat to medium and simmer until it reduces to a thick cream. Stir occasionally.
- When it starts to form curds and golden, stir the mixture to cook evenly.
- It will separate into coconut oil and latik (toasted coconut curds).
- Continue cooking the latik or coconut curds until golden light brown.
- This process will take at least an hour or so.
- Once golden light brown turn off heat.
- Tilt the pan and push the latik or coconut curds toward the top so the coconut oil can flow downwards.
- Transfer latik in a container. Cool before storing in fridge.
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Notes
1. I have made latik using 2 cans of coconut cream or 1 can coconut cream and 1 can coconut milk or 2 cans of coconut milk.
2. 2 cans of coconut milk can be used but it will take longer to cook since it is not as thick as coconut cream. Also, if mixture doesn't produce enough oil to help toast the curds or latik add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Use can save the coconut oil to use for other recipes.
4. Store any leftover in an air tight container and refrigerate.
5. To save time, make extra servings and it is good up to 4 months in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg