Brilio.net - Coconut milk is produced from grated, squeezed coconut meat. Coconut milk has a soft texture and is rich in distinctive coconut flavor and aroma. This food ingredient is often used in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai dishes. Coconut milk can provide a distinctive taste and consistency to dishes.
Apart from being used as a cooking ingredient, coconut milk also has good nutritional value. Reporting from medicalnewstoday.com, coconut milk contains healthy fats, fiber and small amounts of protein. Even though it contains fat, coconut milk can actually help the absorption of other nutrients in the body, especially fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Unfortunately, coconut milk is a food ingredient that spoils easily . Especially fresh coconut milk that is squeezed yourself from coconut meat. In just a matter of hours, squeezed coconut milk will usually break and go stale if not stored properly. Meanwhile, if you just put it in the refrigerator without proper packaging, coconut milk can also change its taste in just a few days.
It is quite difficult to store coconut milk to keep it fresh. But now there are tricks you can do if you want to get coconut milk that lasts a long time and can be used at any time, you know. This trick was further shared by TikTok user @trihartatiiii through one of the uploaded videos.
"You often stock fresh coconut milk, but it goes stale quickly? Maybe you're doing it wrong," he explained.
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Tricks for storing coconut milk so that it stays fresh, doesn't go stale or change taste.
Reported by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @trihartatiiii on Sunday (24/3), this TikTok user admitted that he had his own trick so that his fresh coconut milk didn't go stale quickly and change taste for months. However, the first thing to pay attention to is to separate the thick and liquid coconut milk first. Basically, thick and liquid coconut milk are used for different dishes, therefore they must be separated.
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Next, transfer the thick coconut milk into a saucepan. Then boil while stirring until it boils. Well, here is the key. Fresh coconut milk that is cooked first will usually last longer and not change its taste. Do the same thing with liquid or runny coconut milk, OK?
After boiling, let it sit until the coconut milk cools by itself. When it is completely cold, transfer the coconut milk to an airtight container. After that, close the container and place it in the freezer. That way, the coconut milk will be frozen and stay fresh for months.
photo: TikTok/@trihartatiiii
Having been watched more than 20 thousand times, this video about tricks for storing coconut milk to keep it fresh immediately caught the attention of netizens. Looking at the comments column, there are a number of TikTok users who also provide various kinds of responses directly.
"What if you don't boil it first and put it in the freezer?" asked the TikTok account @Nialetsoin.
"I've never tried bun, but it's probably not as long-lasting as if cooked first," replied TikTok user @trihartatiiii.
"Buying pure coconut milk at traditional markets is usually there, it's more practical to save time," explained TikTok @sanada03.
Tips for choosing a coconut that produces a lot of coconut milk.
Coconut milk is produced by grating and pressing coconut meat. Well, the freshness of the coconut meat also affects the coconut milk produced. Here are nine tips for choosing a coconut that produces lots of coconut milk.
1. Heavy.
Choose a coconut that feels heavy for its size. Heavy coconuts tend to have more water and flesh which produces more coconut milk.
2. The sound of water.
Shake the coconut and listen to the sound of the water inside. The sound of gurgling water indicates that the coconut is still fresh and contains lots of water.
3. Skin color.
Choose coconuts that have light brown to dark brown skin. Avoid coconuts with too green skin, because they are usually young and have little substance.
4. Coconut eyes.
Pay attention to the coconut eyes (small dots on the skin of the coconut). Older or dark coconut eyes tend to contain more water and flesh.
5. Smell.
The fresh and sweet smell of coconut indicates that the coconut is still good and has lots of coconut milk.
6. Skin texture.
Touch the coconut shell, it should feel hard and firm. Avoid coconuts with skin that is too soft or slimy.
7. Size.
Choose a coconut that is medium to large in size, because larger coconuts tend to have more filling.
8. Coconut shoots.
Note the coconut shoot at the top. Shoots that are still firmly attached indicate that the coconut is still fresh.
9. Storage history.
If possible, ask the seller about the coconut's storage history. Coconuts that are stored well tend to have better contents.