COCONUT MILK RECIPE

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• Type - Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
• Serve - 1 / 2
• Preparation Time - 10 Minutes
• Cooking Time - 10 Minutes

Ingredients Used To Make Coconut Milk

• 2 cups - Shredded unsweetened coconut 
• 3-4 cups - Water (use less water for thicker, creamier milk)
• Pinch salt

How to Make Coconut Milk at Home with Dry or Fresh Coconut

Coconut is a versatile ingredient and can be used both fresh or dry. Milk can be extracted from both forms of coconut.

How To Make Coconut Milk With Fresh Coconut

•  Take a fresh mature coconut and break it open. Collect the water in a glass and grate the white flesh with a grater.
•  Take the coconut grating in a blender jar. Add 1 cup of water and blend till the coconut is grounded well for a couple of minutes.
•  Pour the contents into a bowl or pan with a fine strainer.
•  The coconut milk will be strained. Press with a spoon on the coconut shreds so that all the milk is strained away.

How To Make Coconut Milk With Dried Coconut

•  Place dried coconut and hot water in a blender.
•  Let them sit for 10 minutes to soften the shredded coconut.
•  Stir for a couple of minutes.
•  Place a thin cloth over a large bowl. 
•  Hold the edges of the fabric tightly together and squeeze out as much milk as possible.

Health Benefits of Recipes with Coconut Milk

The cream formed on the liquid's surface is collected to be used as coconut cream, and the remaining liquid is then sieved and oozed out from the pulp to obtain the coconut milk. Coconut milk has many health benefits.

• It helps in weight loss - Coconut milk is rich in healthy fats. They prolong the feeling of fullness, causing you to eat less and avoid giving in to cravings.
• Rich in antioxidants - Coconut milk is rich in vitamins C and E, which are famous for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants contained in coconut milk help to neutralize many harmful substances.
• It helps to prevent heart disease - Coconut milk helps increase the body's HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol). HDL cholesterol has anti-inflammatory properties that protect blood vessel lining. 
• Anti-inflammatory properties - Coconut milk has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce joint pain and inflammation. Coconut milk helps to relieve inflammatory diseases.
• Beneficial For Hair & Skin - Many treatments are being done for hair and skin from coconut milk and are widely used. When applied to the skin, coconut milk helps maintain the skin's elasticity. Coconut milk is also widely used for hair as it gives it volume.

Summing Up Coconut Milk Recipe

We hope you will make the coconut milk using our coconut milk recipe and make new dishes with it. Coconut milk is an excellent substitute for dairy milk and is perfect for replacing any recipe that calls for milk. It is also an ingredient that can be used in many different recipes, such as smoothies, curries, desserts, and more.

Coconut milk is a healthy alternative to conventional dairy milk. Coconut milk is an excellent choice for anyone who is lactose-intolerant. To make coconut milk, you must purchase fresh coconuts and shred the pulp. Using a blender to mix the coconut pulp with water, you can strain the liquid. The liquid is what is commonly referred to as coconut milk.

Once you have your coconut milk, you can use it in a variety of different ways to use coconut milk in your tea or even in some recipes. One of the most popular is to use it as a substitute for dairy milk in coffee.