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How to Make Latik

How to Make Latik is a quick tutorial to make coconut curds. Use on rice cakes and desserts for flavor and aroma.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut cream

Instructions

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  1. In a pan over medium heat, add coconut cream and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid starts to thicken.
  2. Lower heat and continue to cook. As oil starts to separate and solids begin to form, regularly stir and scrape sides and bottom of pan to prevent from burning. 
  3. Continue to cook and stir until curds turn golden brown. 
  4. Using a fine-mesh sieve, drain latik from the oil and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

  • You can use coconut milk instead of the first extraction but it will take longer to reduce as it has more water content and less concentrated.
  • To ensure even color and to prevent burnt spots, stir frequently when the cream begins to thicken. Use a non-stick pan to keep the coconut solids from sticking.
  • Drain the coconut curds from the hot oil immediately as they'll continue to cook and brown in the residual heat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.