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How to make Coconut Milk

How to make Coconut Milk

How to make Coconut Milk at home from fresh coconut

How to make Coconut Milk at home from fresh coconut? Homemade thick coconut milk can be used in various recipes such as curry, desserts and drinks. Use it within the same day for best results.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook time: 0 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: ±120 grams

Ingredients

Coconut1 coconut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Instructions

How to make Coconut Milk Step 1Working over a bowl, use the back of a knife, hit the coconut firmly around the equator as you rotate it until it breaks in half. Let the coconut water drain into the bowl. Grate the coconut with a coconut grater.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How to make Coconut Milk Step 2Put the grated coconut into a cheesecloth and squeeze out the coconut milk. Strain the milk through a fine sieve. It can be used right away.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 80.0 Fat: 5.0 g Saturated fat: 5.0 g Unsaturated fat: 2.5 g Trans fat: 0.0 g Carbohydrates: 7.0 g Sugar: 6.0 g Sodium: 29.4 mg Fiber: 0.0 g Protein: 1.0 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg