Homemade Coconut Milk: Easy and Affordable

A drink with a unique, recognizable taste and aroma. Coconut milk at home is cheaper than store-bought milk. After all, for the price of one nut you will get delicious coconut water, milk, and shavings. Coconut milk is the basis for first and second courses, drinks, desserts and baked goods.
cook time: 2h 30 min
Gavin Tanner
Homemade Coconut Milk: Easy and Affordable

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297
Calories
26g
Fat
23g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Water 500 ml
Coconut 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make coconut milk from a whole coconut? You just need to buy a coconut. How to choose the right coconut? The shell should be free of cracks, chips, stains and soft areas. When you shake the coconut, you should hear a loud splash of liquid inside. Read more about the signs of a spoiled nut at the end of the recipe under the steps.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the coconut thoroughly. Use a knife to make a hole in the softest of the three depressions and drain the liquid. It can also be drunk through a straw. Some people confuse this liquid with coconut milk. The liquid inside the nut is called coconut water and consists of almost 95% water itself and contains virtually no fat or other nutrients. Milk is a mixture of coconut pulp and water carefully processed to a homogeneous mass.

Step 3

Step 3
Holding the coconut in one hand, use the pointed end of the hammer to tap the coconut firmly around the circumference, two-thirds of the way into the indentations. As you tap, a crack will appear on the shell.

Step 4

Step 4
After this, divide the coconut into two halves. Using a knife, pry the flesh from the coconut halves and separate it from the shell.

Step 5

Step 5
Also remove the thin brown skin from the pulp. Cut the pulp into pieces.

Step 6

Step 6
Place the coconut in a blender and grind until finely shredded. You can also grate the pulp or mince it through a meat grinder.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the coconut shavings in a saucepan and pour in boiling water. Stir. Cover the pan with a lid and leave for 2-3 hours.

Step 8

Step 8
Strain the coconut milk through a double layer of cheesecloth and squeeze out the shavings thoroughly.

Step 9

Step 9
Coconut milk can be drunk or used in a variety of dishes. You can dry the shavings and also use them in baking and desserts. Store coconut milk in the refrigerator for no longer than 3 days. Bon appetit!

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