How to Make Coconut Milk
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Learn how to make Coconut Milk with just two ingredients. Coconut Milk makes a lovely addition to your baking, curries, soups and a variety of meals.
Course:
Ingredient
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 1 pint
Ingredients
- 2 cups (6oz/170g) coconut
- 4 cups (32floz/900ml) filtered or purified hot water
Instructions
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) Soak your coconut in 4 cups of hot water (2 pints) for 2 hours.
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) Place soaked cocnut 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.
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) If you are using for soups or curries you can use as it. If you are using it for a drink the strain coconut milk through a clean tea towel or a nut bag and squeeze into a bowl.
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Store in a covered glass jar, bottle or pitcher in the refrigerator, it’ll be good for about 4-5 days.
Recipe Notes
I find that 1 cup of nuts is more than enough for 1 quart of milk, some people prefer 2 cups.
These same instructions work for any nut that you prefer to use. Though, generally almonds are my go-to choice.
Separation is totally natural with homemade nut milks, just be sure to shake it up just before serving.