Coconut Milk from Raw Shredded Coconut
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A light, smooth beverage, to use wherever you would use normal milk.
Author: Veggiemental
Recipe type: beverage
What You Need
- 2 Cups / 180g Raw Coconut Shreds or Flakes
- 5 Cups / 1200ml Filtered Water, boiled and cooled slightly
- Scant Pinch Salt
- 1 T Honey/Sugar - Or To Taste (Optional)
- 1 t Vanilla Extract - Optional
How You Make It
- Place the coconut in the blender jug.
- Top with warm water from the kettle.
- Soak for 20 minutes.
- Blend for 60 seconds.
- Strain through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or fine sieve.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use caution when straining/squeezing the coconut milk in the bag/cloth, as the liquid can be hot. Alternatively, leave until cool enough to handle.
Nutritional breakdown is approximate and for general information only, and will vary depending on specific brands and measurements used.
Nutritional breakdown is approximate and for general information only, and will vary depending on specific brands and measurements used.
Recipe by Veggiemental at https://veggiemental.com/coconut-milk-raw-shredded-coconut/