Coconut Milk from scratch - joe-possum/recipes GitHub Wiki
Ingredients
- 2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut or coconut flakes
- 4 cup hot water (use 3 cups for a thicker and creamier texture)
- a pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pitted date (optional)
Instructions
Add 2 cups of shredded coconut and 2 cups of hot water to a blender. Soak the shredded coconut in hot water for at least 30 min. Soak longer for easier blending.
Blend your coconut and water for about 3 to 5 min or until well combined. Add a pinch of sea salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and/or pitted date, if using, and blend to combine.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water (or 1 cup, for creamier milk), blend until smooth.
Place your cheesecloth or nut milk bag in a strainer, and place the strainer over a mixing bowl.
Pour the coconut milk in your bowl covered with a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. Strain well using your hands to squeeze the coconut milk. Discard the pulp or save it to make coconut flour or add to granola recipes or baked goods.