Go Back
–+ servings

Latik (Crispy Coconut Curds)

Enozia
Crispy, nutty, sweet and absolutely delicious, these toasted coconut milk curds aka Latik are the perfect topping to batch-make!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 servings
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Pour coconut milk into a pan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat. Keep stirring.
  • After about 10 minutes, the coconut milk will start to get clumpy and thicken. Keep stirring.
  • At the 18 minute mark, the coconut curds will start to form. Continue to stir gently.
  • Once the curds look golden brown, take the pan off heat immediately.
  • Remove the curds using a slotted spoon and set aside to cool before you use.

Notes

  • Don't discard the liquid leftover after you remove the curds- that's actually coconut oil, that you can put to use in so many ways.
  • Use a good quality heavy bottomed pan for this recipe. This will ensure the heat is evenly distributed and that there aren't any burnt spots.
  • Keep the heat medium-low to get the best texture and color on these crispy coconut curds.
  • You can also make Latik from scratch-made coconut milk if you want to. Just make sure you start with mature coconuts instead of young coconuts- their flesh will yield much more of the fat.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 140mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Share a photo of what you made on Instagram and tag us @cookinuplife or hashtag it #cookinuplife