Seasoning Mixture and Basic Recipes - Fresh Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 1 coconut

• 250ml/8 fl oz/1 cup hot water

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Method:

1. Remove the white fresh from the coconut and grate it. Place it in a muslin (cheesecloth) bag and squeeze as much milk as possible.  

2. Soak the coconut in the bag in the water for about 30 minutes. Squeeze out the milk into a bowl until all the milk has been extracted.

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Seasoning Mixture and Basic Recipes - Quick Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup desiccated (shredded) coconut

• 300 ml/1/2 pt/10 cups lukewarm water

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Method:

1. Blend the coconut and 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup of water to a smooth paste in a blender or food processor.  

2. Put the paste in a muslin bag and squeeze out as much coconut milk as possible.

3. Place the remaining water in a bowl and knead the coconut bag in the water to squeeze out any remaining milk.