Coconut Milk

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, homemade coconut milk extracted from fresh or dried coconut
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Coconut Milk

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 88.5

Description

This recipe shows you how to make rich, creamy coconut milk from scratch using either fresh grated coconut or unsweetened dried coconut. The result is a versatile, dairy-free liquid with a sweet, nutty aroma and smooth texture, perfect for curries, soups, desserts, and smoothies. Making it at home allows you to control the thickness and avoid preservatives found in canned versions. It is an essential base for many Asian and tropical dishes, adding depth and richness to your cooking. Whether you have a fresh coconut on hand or just dried flakes in the pantry, this simple method yields a superior flavor that enhances any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grate the flesh of one large coconut into a heat-proof bowl.
  2. Pour 2 to 2.5 cups of boiling water over the grated coconut.
  3. Let the mixture stand for 30 minutes to allow the heat to extract the oils and flavor.
  4. Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a separate bowl.
  5. Pour the coconut and water mixture into the strainer.
  6. Squeeze the coconut pulp firmly using your hands, a spoon, or an old T-shirt to extract as much liquid as possible.
  7. The resulting liquid is thick coconut milk; reserve the pulp if you wish to make thinner milk by repeating the process with fresh hot water.
  8. For the blender method: combine 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut and 1.25 cups boiling water in a blender.
  9. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  10. Let the blended mixture cool for 15 minutes.
  11. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, squeezing the pulp to extract the milk.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g13%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: coconut milk, homemade, fresh coconut, dried coconut, dairy free, vegan, curry base, blender, strained, nutty, cream, extraction, pantry staple, asian cooking, smoothie base
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