🥥 Fresh Coconut Milk Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍹 Yield: 1 quart
📝 Description: Dive into the tropical goodness with this Fresh Coconut Milk recipe, crafted to perfection by lovewithrecipes.com. Discover the essence of coconut in its purest form, ideal for refreshing beverages or enhancing your culinary creations.
🥥 Ingredients:
- 2 fresh coconuts
- 1 cup water
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare Coconuts:
- Pierce 2 of the eyes at the top of each coconut and drain off the coconut water.
- Crack open the nuts and carefully remove and grate the flesh.
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Extract Coconut Milk:
- Place the grated coconut in a bowl and add 1 cup of water.
- Let it stand for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Gradually blend the mixture in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine sieve to obtain thick coconut milk.
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Prepare Thin Coconut Milk:
- Add the remaining water to the sieved coconut mixture.
- Allow it to stand for another 30 minutes to infuse.
- Blend and sieve the mixture once again to obtain thin coconut milk.
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Utilize Thin Coconut Milk:
- Thin coconut milk is perfect for steaming vegetables, imparting a delicate coconut flavor to your dishes.
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Enhance with Thick Coconut Milk:
- Pour thick coconut milk over vegetables during the last couple of minutes of cooking to warm it before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy the fresh coconut milk as a refreshing beverage on its own or use it to elevate your favorite recipes.
- Incorporate it into smoothies, curries, desserts, or soups for a tropical twist.
- Experiment with different spices or sweeteners to customize the flavor according to your preferences.
🔍 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2810.8
- Fat: 265.9g
- Saturated Fat: 235.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 177.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 120.9g
- Fiber: 71.5g
- Sugar: 49.5g
- Protein: 26.4g
Indulge in the pure essence of coconut with this homemade Fresh Coconut Milk recipe. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing drink or an ingredient to elevate your dishes, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with its tropical charm. Experience the versatility and richness of coconut milk in every sip and bite! 🌴🥥✨
