Nước Cốt Dừa Recipe (Vietnamese Coconut Milk)

Nước cốt dừa (Vietnamese coconut milk sauce) is a creamy concoction that's perfect for enhancing many delightful desserts. It's a must-have for fans of Vietnamese sweet treats.

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Course: Non-course Dish

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: Nước Cốt Dừa, Vietnamese Coconut Milk

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4

Servings: servings

Calories: 153kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

▢ 13.5 fluid ounces coconut milk
▢ 7 tablespoons unsweetened fresh milk
▢ 5 tablespoons water
▢ 0.7 ounces pandan leaves
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 3 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
▢ 3 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Wash the pandan leaves thoroughly to remove all the dirt. If you use frozen pandan leaves that have already been cleaned, feel free to skip this step.
Mix the cornstarch with 5 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Put the saucepan on the stove and add the coconut milk in Then, add the fresh milk, pandan leaves, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir well. Bring the sauce to a boil over low heat and add the cornstarch slurry.
Cook the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes over low heat, then turn off the heat. Serve with other desserts.

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Notes

The total time is for making approximately 6 servings, depending on the dessert you're cooking.
Avoid cooking the sauce over high heat or for too long. Otherwise, it will turn brown, lose flavor, and the consistency will be too thick.
The ingredients used in this recipe will yield a balanced coconut sauce that's not too sweet. If you prefer a fattier or sweeter sauce, you can add more coconut milk or sweetened condensed milk.

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