Brilio.net - Coconut milk plays an important role in Indonesian cuisine, not only as a cooking spice but also as an ingredient in drinks such as cendol, es campur, es buah, and es teler. The addition of coconut milk provides a creamier texture and a fresher taste to various drinks. The use of coconut milk can enhance the taste of drinks to be more delicious.
However, in the processing process, coconut milk requires special techniques and extra attention. Mistakes in the process of cooking coconut milk can result in changes in texture to become broken and lumpy. The condition of coconut milk that is broken will affect the quality of the taste to be bland.
Proper processing of coconut milk is an important key in producing a delicious drink. Coconut milk that is processed properly will produce a perfect texture and optimal taste. The process of cooking coconut milk requires understanding and the right technique to get the best results.
If you are confused, you can watch a tutorial on cooking coconut milk shared by YouTube user Dapur Family. In one of the videos uploaded, he revealed a trick to keep the coconut milk texture thick. The cooked coconut milk is specifically used for mixed drinks.
photo: YouTube/Dapur Family
But before it's ready to be cooked, there are a few things that need to be prepared. Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Dapur Family, Wednesday (10/30), separate the coconut milk from the first (thick) and second (liquid) coconut pulp. Each is placed in a different container, yes.
photo: YouTube/Dapur Family
Prepare a pan and pour the second squeezed coconut milk into it. Then turn on the stove to medium heat. Avoid using high heat because it will make the coconut milk prone to curdling.
After that, boil the coconut milk while continuing to stir. No need to boil it until it boils. Just until the temperature of the coconut milk starts to get hot.
photo: YouTube/Dapur Family
"Why doesn't it boil? Because when I squeeze the coconut, I use drinking water, I use boiled water. So if it doesn't boil, it's okay," explained YouTube Dapur Family.
If it starts to get hot, add chopped pandan leaves to make it more fragrant. Keep stirring so that the coconut milk doesn't break up or clump. So, when the coconut milk is really hot and cooked, pour in the thick coconut milk from the first squeeze. Then stir again until it is hot again.
photo: YouTube/Dapur Family
"But make sure not to let it boil. Because if it boils, the coconut milk will definitely not be good and could curdle or split," he explained further.
Hot coconut milk has quite a lot of water vapor. If the condition is like this, turn off the heat. Then add a little salt and stir again for about 5 minutes. This aims to ensure that the remaining hot steam really comes out and produces quality coconut milk.
photo: YouTube/Dapur Family
This video about coconut milk cooking tricks has been watched more than 262 thousand times. It is no wonder that the video has attracted the attention of netizens. This is evident from the many positive responses in the comments column.
"Wow, thanks for the tips, Mom. After boiling the coconut milk several times, it kept curdling. Hopefully after trying these tips, it will be smooth," said YouTuber Arifatul Husnah.
"The knowledge is very useful, Mom, thank you for the video," said YouTube Minah Kumban Kitchen.
"It is very important to cook coconut milk so that it doesn't curdle. Thank you very much," said YouTube Azzet Channel.
"Ooooh is that so? You have to use boiled water and I also like to mix the first and second juices straight away.
"Thanks for the knowledge, Mom," said YouTube Intan Mustikasari.
"How to cook coconut milk so it doesn't curdle. Cool, bro, you've shared your tips," said YouTuber kuccluk ajalah.