Coconut jam is an indispensable snack to treat guests during the Tet holiday in every Vietnamese family. The way to make coconut jam is also extremely simple. When buying coconut jam outside, you often worry about hygiene and safety. So why not try making it yourself in the kitchen with this recipe for coconut jam at home that is delicious, simple, and hygienic, Bao Minh introduced below!
Just seeing coconut jam, we can feel the atmosphere of the approaching Tet holidays. Coconut jam is one of the essential snacks in the Lunar New Year holiday of Vietnamese families.
Not only attractive, but coconut jam also possesses an intoxicating aroma, a harmonious combination of sweetness, creaminess, and the moderate chewiness of coconut meat. Especially, the way to make coconut jam is quite simple with easily available ingredients. This snack is something that anyone who has tasted it will remember forever.
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Traditional pieces of coconut jam still retain their simplicity, pure white color, but never lack appeal. If you are too busy and have little time to prepare dishes for Tet, choosing to make traditional coconut jam is a great idea.
If you want your family's jam plate to have a little more color, pandan coconut jam is the top choice. Besides creating beautiful colors, the aroma of pandan combined with the sweet and creamy taste of coconut makes the jam even more attractive and delicious.
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If you like green, butterfly pea flower is a great choice to color the coconut jam. Using butterfly pea flowers will bring a natural and bright blue color to the jam, making it more attractive and leaving a strong impression on guests.
Do you have a jar of soaked artichoke in your house to quench your thirst? If so, do not skip this special coconut jam made from artichoke! The combination of the sour taste of artichoke and coconut jam creates a unique and equally delicious flavor. Besides, artichoke also helps the coconut jam have a vibrant red-pink color, creating a particularly eye-catching look for this dish.
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Those who love the taste of green tea will surely be passionate about this green tea coconut jam! A slight bitterness and the characteristic aroma of green tea will surely make the jam much more attractive. Combining the sweetness of coconut with the bitterness of green tea creates a unique and much more interesting flavor for this dish.
Just imagining it, you can already hear the characteristic aroma of durian spreading every time you open a box of coconut jam to treat guests. What makes coconut jam more attractive than ever is the sweetness, aroma, and creaminess of durian blending together. All create an extremely interesting and memorable flavor when enjoying.
Coffee, a common ingredient in the kitchen cabinet, can also be combined with coconut jam to create a unique combination. Adding coffee to the coconut jam brings a characteristic aroma and an attractive layer of color.
The blending between the sweetness of coconut jam and the characteristic bitter aftertaste of coffee creates an interesting and impressive tasting experience for the enjoyer.
Coconut meat: 500g
Condensed milk: 2 tablespoons
White granulated sugar: 250g
Step 1: Preparing coconut meat
You can buy ready-made coconut meat and then wash it to remove dust and dirt.
Next, scrape off the brown skin attached to the coconut meat. Then, use a peeler to shave into thin, bite-sized coconut strips.
To reduce the amount of oil in the coconut, you can wash the coconut with hot water.
If you use coconut immediately, one wash is enough. However, if you want to store coconut for later use, you should wash it with hot water at least twice to ensure more oil is removed.
After washing, let the coconut drain completely before using or storing.
Step 2: Marinating coconut meat
Put 250g of sugar, 2 tablespoons of condensed milk into a bowl of coconut meat. Then, mix well so that the coconut, sugar, and milk penetrate each other.
After mixing, you can leave the mixture for about 30 minutes or until the coconut absorbs the sugar and turns white and slightly transparent. This helps the sugar absorb into the coconut meat, creating a sweet flavor and making the coconut jam more attractive.
Step 3: Stir-frying coconut jam
After marinating the coconut meat with sugar, pour the mixture into a non-stick pan and stir-fry over high heat. To prevent the coconut jam from burning, stir well to ensure even heat and avoid the sugar melting too quickly.
When the coconut water is almost dry, lower the heat and continue to stir continuously to ensure the coconut jam does not burn or stick. When you see that the sugar has thickened and can be stretched into threads on the chopsticks, the coconut jam is cooked enough. This usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the specific heat and temperature.
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Step 4: Finishing
After reaching the desired level of doneness, you can turn off the heat and let the coconut jam cool naturally for 10 – 15 minutes.
When the coconut jam is completely cool, it will harden and become a delicious and attractive snack.
ĐTo adjust the sweetness of the coconut jam and avoid the sugar clumping, you can use your hands to gently squeeze the coconut jam.
By doing this, some of the sugar will fall off the coconut jam, helping to reduce the sweetness and ensuring the sugar does not clump during the jam-making process.
By adjusting the sweetness and softness of the coconut jam, you can create a dish that suits your taste better.
Finished product
With the simple coconut jam recipe above, you have a jam with white coconut strips, the sweetness of sugar, and the characteristic aroma of coconut meat that is truly a perfect dish to enjoy throughout the Tet holiday.
With the creaminess of coconut meat and the characteristic flavor of coconut jam, it brings satisfaction and excitement to the palate. Shredded coconut jam is also a great gift to share with family and friends during Tet.
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