How to Make Coconut Milk
Making your own coconut milk is a game-changer, offering a creamy, velvety texture that’s unmatched by store-bought versions. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s rich, fragrant, and bursting with natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut 6oz/170g
- 4 cups filtered or purified hot water 32floz/900ml
Instructions
- Soak your coconut in 4 cups of hot water (2 pints) for 2 hours.
- Place soaked coconut and the soaking water in a high speed blender. Cover and blend on high for 1-2 minutes. It will be milky and have a bit of foam on the top.
- If you are using for soups or curries you can use as it. If you are using it for a drink, strain coconut milk through a clean tea towel or a nut bag and squeeze into a bowl.
- Store in a covered glass jar, bottle or pitcher in the refrigerator, it’ll be good for about 4-5 days.
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