One of my favorite Filipino "kakanin" or dessert made from coconut milk, which i think was introduced to us during the Spanish era. This delicacy is usually served during fiestas and during Christmas season. Hope you'll like it.
Ingredients:
4 cup fresh coconut milk
1 cup rice flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoonful of sweet corn kernel
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup of evaporated milk
vanilla or langka (jack fruit) extract
For the latik:
1/2 to 1 cup thick coconut milk (first extract)
Boil thick coconut milk in a saucepan until the oil is extracted. It will slowly turns into a dark brown color. Be careful not to overcooked it. This is called Latik.
** Save a little coconut oil to be use for your containers.
Procedure:
Grease all your "llaneras" or any desired containers with the coconut oil. Set aside.
In a saucepan or "kawali" mix all the above ingredients. Mix it well until everything's blended well with the coconut milk.
Now, Boil it over in low heat. Stir constantly to prevent lumps until it slowly turns into a thick paste. Be careful not to overcook it. This will take for about 3 to 5 minutes of boiling and stirring.
Pour hot mixture into the prepared containers and allow to set.
Sprinkle the Latik on top. Best served chilled. Bon Appetit!
**Optional
--You can toast your rice flour for at least 1 to 2 minutes before mixing it with the other ingredients.
--You can use grated cheese instead of latik.
