How to Make Coconut Milk

Coconut milk, derived from coconut meat, makes an excellent substitute for cow's milk. The increased demand for coconut milk and a devastating harvest has made coconut milk an expensive and rare find in some Western countries. Fortunately, coconut milk is very easy to make at home. Here's how it's done.

Directions

1. Pour 2 cups of shredded coconut flakes into a blender.

2. Pour 4 cups of boiling water into the blender.

3. Cover blender and PULSE the mixture for 10 sec,10 times {don't run it on high} + 30 sec.

4. Take a jar, a funnel, and a fine-mesh sieve (you can also use a nut milk bag).

5. Pour the milk from the blender over a fine-mesh sieve or bag and press out as much liquid as possible.

7. The resulting liquid is coconut milk and can be used     for drinking or used in recipes. Store in the refrigerator or freeze. This will keep for about 3 days.

You do not want to run it on high. What you'll be left with, after about a minute, is a pulpy, gloppy mess. When you're done pulsing, carefully strain the 'milk' from shredded coconut. I use a fine mesh sieve. And it gives you something I think the others don't get--a nice, thick layer of coconut oil that rises to the top when you chill it.

If you strain through a cheesecloth {which you're more than welcome to do}, the fabric will catch the oils. Repeat Steps 1-6 three more times, reusing the shredded coconut. Keep a lid on your milk tightly covered and you can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to reuse the leftover shreds (after you've "milk" them), you can do what Tropical Traditions suggested and make macaroons. What else do you guys think would be good in coconut milk, to make it fruitier or velvetier, or...what sounds delicious to you? 
Pics from homemade coconut milk
http://www.crunchybetty.com/homemade-coconut-milk-the-recipe-to-remember

So, there you have it: coconut is a powerhouse of nutrients and a beauty food which makes learning how to make coconut milk a worthwhile pursuit. 

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Have A Great Week! 

Linas & Lana

 Read here:  How to Shred Fresh Coconut!