Puertoland
11-07-2008, 16:43
During the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Super bowl) Puerto Rican families make a delicious Coconut Rum nog for family and friends. I'd like to share my family's recipe with you guys, and hope that your able to enjoy Coquito during the holidays.
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What you will need:
4 Eggs (the Yokes are all that is needed)
24 ounces of Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 Cups of Coconut Milk
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
3 Cups evaporated milk
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Step 1) Crack the eggs and allow the yokes to fall into a decent sized boiling pot (enough to fit in all ingredients) with an egg beater whisk the yoke around until there all absorbed into one golden pool, add in evaporated milk, cook over low heat for at least ten minutes (don't allow it to boil). My mother taught me that the heat can be turned off once the mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon.
Step 2) Add the condensed milk into the pot, whisking it along with the Yoke/milk.
Step 3) Add in the Coconut Milk, and whisk it very well for about 15-20 seconds.
Step 4) Add in nut meg and cinnamon. Although everyone's preferences are different, a little goes a long way here, and we don't want to make the spices too strong.
Step 5) Add Rum (tradition dictates a Puerto Rican Rum is always used). My family prefers Bacardi. Mix it in thoroughly.
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Add the mixture into glass bottles (empty wine bottles are used over here) and refrigerate. The mixture will thicken, and the taste will become much richer when it sits for a while in the fridge.
When you finally serve, pour in a glass with ice and enjoy!
The beauty of this recipes is being able to change it anyway you want. You can add as much rum, or take away as much as you like (when serving children). Some people like using a blender (I do not have one) and add the ice along with the mixture, crushed ice mixed in with the drink is delicious.
Others prefer cinnamon sticks, or heating up the whole mixture. Some just toss everything into a blender. Coconut shavings can be added as well. Either way, I hope you all enjoy the recipe if you get a chance to try it. I know everyone here does, bottles are often given as gifts, and always returned empty.
EDIT: A picture of the drink has been added.
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What you will need:
4 Eggs (the Yokes are all that is needed)
24 ounces of Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 Cups of Coconut Milk
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
3 Cups evaporated milk
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Step 1) Crack the eggs and allow the yokes to fall into a decent sized boiling pot (enough to fit in all ingredients) with an egg beater whisk the yoke around until there all absorbed into one golden pool, add in evaporated milk, cook over low heat for at least ten minutes (don't allow it to boil). My mother taught me that the heat can be turned off once the mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon.
Step 2) Add the condensed milk into the pot, whisking it along with the Yoke/milk.
Step 3) Add in the Coconut Milk, and whisk it very well for about 15-20 seconds.
Step 4) Add in nut meg and cinnamon. Although everyone's preferences are different, a little goes a long way here, and we don't want to make the spices too strong.
Step 5) Add Rum (tradition dictates a Puerto Rican Rum is always used). My family prefers Bacardi. Mix it in thoroughly.
----------------------------------
Add the mixture into glass bottles (empty wine bottles are used over here) and refrigerate. The mixture will thicken, and the taste will become much richer when it sits for a while in the fridge.
When you finally serve, pour in a glass with ice and enjoy!
The beauty of this recipes is being able to change it anyway you want. You can add as much rum, or take away as much as you like (when serving children). Some people like using a blender (I do not have one) and add the ice along with the mixture, crushed ice mixed in with the drink is delicious.
Others prefer cinnamon sticks, or heating up the whole mixture. Some just toss everything into a blender. Coconut shavings can be added as well. Either way, I hope you all enjoy the recipe if you get a chance to try it. I know everyone here does, bottles are often given as gifts, and always returned empty.
EDIT: A picture of the drink has been added.