Coconut - Indoensian Authentic Ingredients

Coconut milk or cream (santan) is available fresh or canned and in packets which are quick, convenient and quite tasty. Canned or packet coconut cream and milk comes in various consistencies, depending on the brand and you will need to try them out and adjust the thickness by adding water as needed. In general, add 1 cup of water to 1 cup of canned or packet coconut cream to obtain thick coconut milk, and 2 cups of water to 1 cup of coconut cream to obtain thin coconut milk. Desiccated coconut is grated coconut flesh that has been finely ground and dried.

Sweetened and unsweetened coconut flakes of several sizes are sold in packets, usually in the baking section of supermarkets. Coriander seeds (ketumbar) are one of the most commonly used spices in Indonesia. The small, round seeds have a mild citrus fragrance. They are used whole, or ground into a powder.