Description
Coconut milk is a creamy, rich liquid made by blending coconut meat with water, commonly used in Southeast Asian, Caribbean, and Indian cuisines.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated fresh coconut (or 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut)
- 2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Place the grated coconut in a blender with the warm water.
- Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until well combined and creamy.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve into a bowl to extract the milk.
- Squeeze or press the pulp to extract as much milk as possible.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can use the leftover coconut pulp in baking or smoothies.
- For thicker milk, reduce the amount of water.
- Chilling the coconut milk may cause separation; shake or stir before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
