Coconut Milk

By Marian Burros

Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:3 cups
  • 2cups frozen, unsweetened grated coconut (see note)
  • 2cups warm water
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

142 calories; 13 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 13 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Defrost coconut and add to blender with water (you may need to do this in two batches). Blend at high speed until mixture is pureed.

  2. Step 2

    Strain mixture through a double thickness of cheesecloth or a very fine sieve, pressing out all the liquid you can. The result of this first processing is called thick coconut milk.

  3. Step 3

    To get thin coconut milk, add more warm water to the residue from the first straining. Allow it to sit 5 minutes, then press as before. For coconut cream, refrigerate the first pressing and the cream will rise to the top, where it can be spooned off. If it is not used immediately, the coconut milk must be refrigerated. It may also be frozen for later use.

Tip
  • Fresh coconut may also be used, following the same method. Coconut cream is available frozen in cans. To dilute to consistency of thick coconut milk, add about 4 tablespoons of water for every cup; for thin coconut milk, add 1½ cups of water for every cup. Do not use canned coconut milk if possible, because of the canned taste.

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Julia

Thanks so much! I dreaded the canned stuff in the fantastic recipes on here. Particularly the rice recipes. This felt like a REAL FIND! Totally got me ready for my Saturday, weekend cooking plans. Doesn't anyone know about this recipe? Folks discussed every canned option but never a word about homemade option! Who knew? Certainly not me.

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