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How to Make Latik from a Can of Coconut Cream

Do you know how to make latik from a can of coconut cream? This might be the simplest recipe that I have ever written  because it only makes use of one ingredient. This post is for those who are struggling to find latik from their local grocery stores where coconut cream in can are available.…

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By: Vanjo Merano 15 Comments Updated: 9/2/18

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Do you know how to make latik from a can of coconut cream? This might be the simplest recipe that I have ever written  because it only makes use of one ingredient. This post is for those who are struggling to find latik from their local grocery stores where coconut cream in can are available.

How to Make Latik from Coconut Cream Can

I think that this will be helpful to people outside of the Philippines where latik or even fresh coconut cream is not readily available. I saw myself in this situation when I first came here in Chicago. I was looking for latik in Filipino stores so that I can use it to top the biko that I just prepared, but I was not able to find one. Good thing that the store carried different  brands of coconut cream, and I was able to see my personal preference.

I am very particular in the brand of the ingredients that I am using. I want  high quality ingredients. The selection process is not easy because it takes time to try all the options before finding the one. For example, I have used at least 8 different brands of coconut cream until I discovered my preferred brand. I like it for its quality. Once I like a certain brand of ingredient, I stick to it until I find a better one.

Coconut Cream in Can

Let’s talk about the steps on how to make latik. The first step that I did was to pour the contents of the canned coconut cream in a pot. Apply heat until it starts to boil. During the first few minutes, you will notice that steam goes off the pot. This is just the water evaporating. Continue to cook until the water completely evaporates.

How to Make Latik from scratch

After a while, residue will start to form. The color will start to darken as every minute passes. At this point, scrape the residue using a wooden ladle to prevent it from sticking on the pot. It will be helpful to use a non- stick pot for this process.

How to Make Latik - Panlasang Pinoy

Continue to cook until the residue (which is your latik) turns golden brown. At this point, grab a kitchen sieve or strainer and then strain the latik to separate it from the coconut oil. You can now use the latik that you made to top your favorite Filipino kakanin such sa biko, sapin-sapin, and kalamay. Secure the coconut oil in a container for future use. You can also freeze the latik so that it can be used on your next kakanin.

How to Make Latik

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How to Make Latik from Coconut Cream Can
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How to Make Latik from a Can of Coconut Cream

This is a recipe on how to make latik using a can of coconut cream
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz. can coconut cream

Instructions

  • Pour coconut cream in a pot.
  • Start to heat the pot until the coconut cream starts to boil.
  • Adjust the heat to medium. Continue to cook until the liquid evaporates and residue starts to form
  • Gently scrape the coconut residue using a wooden or silicon spatula. Adjust the heat between low and medium. Continue to cook until the liquid completely evaporates. Note: at this point, only coconut oil and the residue is left.
  • Once the residue starts to get light brown, start to stir so that it gets cooked evenly. continue to cook until the color turns golden brown.
  • Separate the residue from the coconut oil using a kitchen sieve. The residue and "latik" is one and the same thing.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g
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Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. LJ says

    Posted on 12/23/21 at 8:11 pm

    I used Goya coconut milk and ive been cooking it for more than an hour now. Hinde padin lumalabas ang oil. Nag buo buo na. Did i use the wrong brand?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 12/30/21 at 10:30 am

      I am sorry to hear that. I have not tried using that brand. Use Asian brands and they will not disappoint.

      Reply
  2. Racquel says

    Posted on 8/2/20 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the easy recipe, Vanjo. Kaso sa klase ng nabili kong coco cream, parang puro oil lang ang lumabas. Mukhang konti lang ang magagawang latik. Also, sabi mo 45 mins, mukhang aabutin ng mahigit one hour ito di pa rin tapos.

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:28 am

      That’s ok po. We need a bit of patience. I am just worried about the amount of latik that you were able to make. Maybe do another batch if it is not enough?

      Reply
  3. Marty says

    Posted on 2/15/19 at 11:05 pm

    Thank you for this. How long does the finished latik keep? thanks!

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 2/17/19 at 9:07 am

      You can freeze it and keep for 3 months or more. Just thaw when needed.

      Reply
  4. Abbey says

    Posted on 11/25/18 at 7:12 am

    Can you make latik from coconut milk? Wala ako makita coconut cream:(

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 11/27/18 at 6:11 am

      Yes. Follow the same procedure.

      Reply
  5. sweden says

    Posted on 8/3/17 at 4:54 am

    you are the best of all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  6. Jowah says

    Posted on 3/8/17 at 1:05 pm

    4 stars
    Salamat sa recepi.

    Reply
  7. Veroni antido says

    Posted on 1/26/17 at 4:48 pm

    Hay thanks mkkagawa na rin ako ng biko…thanks sir

    Reply
  8. JOYCE DANILA says

    Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:09 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the info.

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    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:52 am

      You are welcome 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jeremy Salipan says

    Posted on 1/9/17 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks for the steps. Looks easy.

    You are my favorite instructor.

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 1/10/17 at 9:45 pm

      Salamat po, sir.

      Reply

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