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Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe

Making your own coconut milk is SO EASY. Dried coconut + water + blender. Boom. You're a minute away from fragrant, creamy homemade coconut milk.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Keyword: coconut milk from dried coconut, homemade coconut milk, make coconut milk from scratch
Servings: 4
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut shredded or in ribbons
  • 2 cups boiling water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour boiling water over coconut in blender container; let stand 1 hour for maximum flavour, or at least until cool. Blend at high speed for about a minute.
  • Position a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and gradually pour the coconut milk through; press on the solids with a spoon to force out every drop of milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg