Do you know that Rendang is one of Indonesia’s specialties that has become renowned worldwide? This dish from West Sumatra has even been ranked first as the most delicious food in the world for eight consecutive years since 2011 in the CNN International version of the World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods.
Apart from meat, coconut cream is an essential ingredient when cooking rendang. The key to making delicious coconut cream lies in the quality of the coconut used. Using coconut cream of poor quality can negatively affect the outcome of the rendang.
Currently, there are various types of coconut cream available for cooking, from homemade to ready-to-use instant coconut cream. So, how do we choose the best coconut cream to use when cooking? Here are some tips to help you choose the best instant coconut cream:
- Check the Packaging Size of Coconut Cream in One Package
Currently, there are 2 types of instant coconut cream that can be found, namely powdered instant coconut cream and liquid instant coconut cream. Powdered instant coconut cream is usually used for single use, while liquid instant coconut cream has a more varied packaging size. For disposable liquid coconut cream, choose small packages with a size of 50-65 ml. Usually, this size is equivalent to half a coconut. Liquid instant coconut milk that has not been used can be stored back in the refrigerator but should not be stored for too long. If stored for too long hence the coconut cream will clot and the taste will become more sour.
- Choose Coconut Cream from Selected Old Coconut
Coconut cream produced from mature coconuts tends to be thicker than coconut cream from younger coconuts. This thicker texture gives the coconut cream a more savory taste, enhancing the delicacy of dishes. When using home made coconut cream, we can select the coconuts we want to use, but this does not apply when using instant coconut cream.
- Pay attention to the content of Instant Coconut Cream
When choosing instant coconut cream, we also need to pay attention to its ingredients. Avoid coconut cream that uses artificial preservatives, as well as bleach, which is harmful to our bodies. Instant coconut cream that is produced using ultra-high temperature (UHT) technology is safe for consumption. Instant liquid coconut cream that goes through the UHT process is more durable, while not destroying the nutrients it contains.
MamaKoko is committed to always prioritizing the quality of its products. Made from selected coconut meat without artificial preservatives which is processed using modern technology, MamaKoko comes at an economical price that can be found anywhere. MamaKoko is a safe choice for family meals!
