Adding coconut cream to dishes is certainly not new to many people, especially in Indonesia. Many recipes use coconut cream for a more savory and delicious taste. But in the process, we often encounter obstacles in cooking coconut cream, namely coconut cream that seperated when cooked.
We can actually avoid this if we pay attention to the right way of cooking. Check out the tips below that can help you in processing coconut milk perfectly.
- Cook coconut milk over low heat
The first method that can be followed is by cooking coconut cream using low heat. Cooking coconut cream using high heat and too hot a temperature can make the coconut cream seperated and cause the coconut cream and other spices to not mix properly. For soupy dishes, add the coconut cream at the last stage.
- Stir continuously
Stir the coconut cream continuously while cooking. This is very important to keep the coconut cream homogeneous and not separate into oil and water. If you see signs that the coconut cream is about to break apart, such as looking oily, immediately reduce the stove temperature and stir faster.
- Keep coconut cream away from acidic ingredients
Coconut cream is a food that is sensitive to acids, such as lime juice and other acidic ingredients. If you want a dish with a slightly sour taste, then you can mix in lime juice after the coconut cream is cooked.
- Add rice flour
If you are worried that the coconut cream will break when cooked, you can also add thickening agents such as rice flour. Rice flour can be mixed with coconut cream before the coconut cream is added to the dish. Don’t worry, it won’t change the flavor of the dish, as long as you don’t overdo it.
- Avoid overheating dishes
Once the coconut cream is well mixed and the dish is cooked, immediately turn off the heat. This way, you can ensure that the coconut cream remains intact and does not break, and keeps the dish delicious until the moment it is served.
By following the tips above, you can cook without worrying about the coconut cream breaking and enjoy a delicious dish with the perfect coconut cream texture. Good luck!
