Homemade Coconut Milk
 
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If your coconut is coarse or "chipped," shred it in a food processor or heavy duty blender before measuring.
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Cuisine: Milk
Serves: 3 to 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 4 cups scalding (not boiling) water
Instructions
  1. Place the coconut in blender. Pour the scalding water over the coconut.
  2. Remove center cap and cover opening with a towel. Blend 2 minutes on the highest setting.
  3. Pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth, pressing out as much liquid as possible, or use a nut milk bag.
  4. Store covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.
Note
Cold milk will separate. If you want to combine the liquid and solids, warm to melt or bring to room temperature then shake.
Recipe by Eileen’s Everyone Eats Right™ at https://everyoneeatsright.com/2013/02/05/how-to-make-your-own-coconut-milk/