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DC. > typed:
> "Ken Blake" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In oups.com,
>> > typed:
> <snip>
>> This sounds good, but what is "pounded fried coconut"? Do you
>> have to fry and pound it yourself, or is it something you buy?
>
> also known as kerisik, it's the white meaty/fleshy parts of the
> coconut, grate it & fry it in a fry pan w/o oil till lightly
> brown,
> remove & wait for it to cool before pounding. Or you can also
> fry
> desiccated coconut for the same effect. Kerisik is used as a
> thickner
> as well as a flavour enhancer or to make it more 'coconuty' in
> flavour for curry stews. Hope this helps.
Thanks very much.
--
Ken Blake
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