Latik (en. Coconut curds)

lah-teek

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of product made from coconut milk cooked until it solidifies.

Latik is commonly used as an ingredient in desserts.

Ang latik ay karaniwang ginagamit bilang sahog sa mga panghimagas.

Latik is often used as a topping for Filipino dishes.

I put latik on top of the suman.

Nilagyan ko ng latik ang ibabaw ng mga suman.

Latik is a result of repeatedly cooking coconut milk until it caramelizes.

Sometimes, making latik requires a long cooking time.

Minsan, ang paggawa ng latik ay nangangailangan ng mahabang oras ng pagpapakulo.

It comes from the word 'latik' which refers to a product made from coconut.

latik with sugar

Latik cooked with sugar for sweetness.

latik na may asukal

latik on top

Latik as a topping on dishes.

latik sa ibabaw

coconut milk

Coconut milk is the liquid from coconut used as a main ingredient in many foods.

gata

rice cake

A local delicacy made of sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.

suman

Favorite in souvenirs, like a flavorful dip.

This latik is great with my rice cake, just the right balance of salty and sweet!

Ayos itong latik sa kakanin ko, tamang-tama lang ang alat at tamis!

A dip for Filipino dishes, especially for desserts.

Wow, are you making latik? I need that for my rice cake!

Wow, gumagawa ka ba ng latik? Kailangan ko yan sa bibingka!

A delicious flavor enhancer in food, adding richness.

The addition of latik really elevated our snack, it’s so much tastier now!

Nagmahal ang samahan ng latik sa ating meryenda, mas masarap ngayon!