Coconut milk is a must-have for authentic Malaysian cooking be it Malay, Indian, Chinese, Orang Asal or Orang Asli. Coconut milk makes the taste, texture and aroma of local meals the real deal from Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Curry Fish Head, Sardine Curry, Sarawak Laksa, Piaren Ah Manuk and Banana Flower in coconut milk.
Ayam Brand, a 132-year old Malayan heritage brand famed for its wide range of quality, preservative-free, no added MSG, healthy, convenient and Halal certified foods, understands and champions coconut milk for its healthy goodness, great taste and the authenticity it adds to Malaysian cuisine.
Ayam Brand Coconut Milk pairs perfectly with Ayam Brand Local Pastes with well-loved pastes including Rendang, Chicken Curry, Fish Curry, Masak Lemak and Kurma. So, let’s get cooking with simple recipes to follow.
Rendang Mackerel
This four ingredient dish has a complexity and flavour that has to be savoured to be believed.
Prep time: 3 minutes, cooking time: 20 minutes, serves: 4 to 5 pax
Method
- Add one pack of Ayam Brand Rendang Paste into a wok, and fry until fragrant for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Next add 120ml of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk and stir gently until well-combined. Drain a can of Ayam Brand Sardine or Mackerel in Tomato Sauce (425g), and add it into the rendang gravy.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens. Then, add Ayam Brand Kerisik (40g), and mix in gently until well combined.
- And that’s it. Serve with nasi impit during the festive season, or pair it with rice for a satisfying daily meal.
Ayam Brand Mackerel and Sardines are rich in Omega 3, protein and calcium for an extra nutritious Rendang dish for family and friends.
