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Kopi Santan Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 can of coconut milk (400ml)
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (397g)
- 2 tablespoons of instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the coffee powder is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
2. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Once the mixture is cooled, pour it into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Churning time: 20-25 minutes
Freezing time: 2 hours
5. Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Per serving (based on 6 servings):
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Regular milk can be used instead of coconut milk.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of sweetened condensed milk.
- Instant espresso powder can be used instead of instant coffee powder.

Variations:
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Use different flavors of instant coffee powder for different variations.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the mixture is completely cooled before churning in the ice cream maker.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat coconut milk.

Storage instructions:
Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Reheating instructions:
None needed.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Garnishes:
Whipped cream, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, chopped nuts.

Pairings:
Serve with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
None needed.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is not freezing properly, make sure the ice cream maker is properly chilled before churning.
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use pasteurized milk and store the ice cream at a safe temperature in the freezer.

Food history:
Kopi Santan Ice Cream is a popular dessert in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Flavor profiles:
Creamy, sweet, and slightly bitter from the coffee.

Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat on a hot day.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Coconutty, Coffee, Coffee-Flavored