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Easy LATIK Recipe (Toasted Coconut Curds)

This is the easiest latik recipe. Made simply from coconut cream, latik is toasted coconut curds that are crispy, crunchy, and a little chewy and compliment an array of Asian desserts and dishes.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: biko, coconut cream, filipino desserts, latik, toasted coconut curds
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 270kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Coconut Cream Regular coconut cream

Instructions

  • Pour coconut cream into a non stick pan over low medium heat.
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  • Bring to a simmer. Stir often. Watch the coconut oil separate from the coconut curds. Keep stirring.
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  • Simmer and stir till the latik (coconut curds) become deep golden brown.
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  • Strain over a wire mesh strainer.
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  • Cool the latik and you can use your hands to crush it into small little crumbles.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy LATIK Recipe (Toasted Coconut Curds)
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
181
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
304
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.