Coconut Milk

Prep: 35 min
Cook Time: &ndash;
Total: 35 min
Serving: Makes about 1 quart

Coconut milk is used in a lot of Asian cooking. Its sweet and creamy consistency adds a wonderful richness and milky sheen to dishes.

Using a sharp knife, pierce the ‘eyes’ of each coconut and drain the liquid into a bowl.
Split the coconuts in half and then remove the white meat from the husk.
Place the coconut liquid and coconut meat into a blender along with the hot water, and blend on high until the mixture becomes relatively smooth.
Strain the coconut mixture into a jar using butter muslin. Cap and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.