Sometimes, when I look at an ethnic recipe, I get intimidated with the ingredients I haven’t heard or used before. What do these ingredients look like at the store? Which stores carry them? How am I supposed to prepare them? These are just few questions surrounding my thoughts. I wonder if those not familiar with Filipino cuisine think…
How to Make Coconut Shreds and Coconut Milk
Nothing beats fresh, especially when it comes to coconut shreds and coconut milk. You can smell and taste the difference. Usually, canned coconut milk has additives, thickeners, and preservatives that take away pure coconut taste and that wonderful coconut aroma. Frozen grated coconut usually does not have the same crunch as fresh ones. Yet, canned…