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Homemade Coconut Milk

Make fresh, creamy coconut milk at home using only coconut and water. It’s preservative-free and perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Basics, Pantry Staples
Cuisine: Global, Tropical
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole fresh coconut
  • 2 –3 cups water

Method
 

  1. Crack open the coconut using your preferred method.
  2. Remove and rinse the coconut flesh.
  3. Chop the flesh and blend with water for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Strain using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth or fine sieve.
  5. Store the milk in a clean container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  6. Use the leftover pulp in recipes or dry and blend into coconut flour.

Notes

Pro Tips:
  • Freeze in cubes for easy portioning.
  • Customize with vanilla or sweetener for a dessert-style milk.
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