Can I freeze coconut milk?

Yes! You can freeze your milk for up to 1 month. For the best results, blend the milk after thawing to agitate the fats and water to create an emulsion again.

Can I make coconut milk from dried coconut?

Yes! The recipe is down below, and read above for some tips!

Do you have to use hot water to make coconut milk?

Yes! If you don’t use hot water, it will be difficult to strain as the fats will be hard.

What is the difference between coconut water and coconut milk?

Coconut water is the liquid found in fresh coconuts. Coconut milk and cream are made from the flesh of coconuts blended with water and strained through a piece of cotton or linen.

Can I make coconut water from coconut flakes?

Yes, you can follow my recipe but adjust the water quantity. Because coconut flakes contain more moisture than desiccated coconut, they don’t need as much water.

Is it cheaper to make your own coconut milk?

Dried coconut is cheaper and more widely available which makes it the obvious choice for your milk fix!

Can coconut milk be blended?

This step is highly recommended! Blending helps to emulsify the fats and water giving you a creamy, smooth end product.

Can coconut be blended?

Dry and then blend the leftover coconut meat from this milk recipe to turn it into coconut flour!

How long does homemade coconut milk last?

Homemade coconut milk lasts about 5 days in an airtight bottle in the fridge.

How to Make Coconut Milk Using Shredded Coconut

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Author: Sabine Blankevoort
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Diet: Vegan

Description

This simple coconut milk using shredded coconut is super easy and cheap to make. All you need is dried coconut, a blender and a piece of cotton! The subtle coconut flavor will make you fall in love with this recipe!

Ingredients

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1 Cup Shredded Coconut
2 Cups Boiling Water

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Instructions

Add 1 cup of shredded coconut to a bowl with 2 cups of boiling water.
Let the coconut re-hydrate for ± 1 hour.*
Add everything to a blender** If you are flavoring your milk, this is when you’d add it!
Blend for 2 minutes in your high-speed blender.
Strain the milk through a cotton cloth or nut milk bag.***

Equipment

Blender

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Notes

* Soaking the coconut for 1 hour is optional, but I think you get more flavorful milk if you let it stand for a while.

** Before blending your milk, I suggest warming it a bit if it has gotten cold. This makes it easier to strain if the oils and cream are warm. Think body temperature.

*** If the material is loosely woven, you may need to strain your milk twice.

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2
Calories: 314

Find it online: https://thehealthyconsultant.com/how-to-make-coconut-milk-using-shredded-coconut/