In this “how-to” article, we will tell you how to make coconut milk very easy and practical.
Time needed: 1 hour.
- Shred the coconut
To make it from fresh grated coconut, place about 9 oz/250 g grated coconut in a bowl.
- Grate coconut
Then pour over about 2X cups of boiling water to just cover and leave to stand for 1 hour.
- How to make coconut milk
Strain through cheesecloth, squeezing hard to extract as much “thick” milk as possible.
- Make coconut milk
If you require coconut cream, leave to stand then skim the “cream” from the surface for use.
- Homemade coconut milk recipe
Dry unsweetened coconut can also be used in the same quantities.