Homemade Coconut MilkNon Dairy Milk SubstituteVeganVegetarian Recipe

The two plant-based milks that I regularly
make at home are oat milk, which I have already shared the tutorial for, and coconut milk.
In fact, I have been making coconut milk for far longer than oat milk. I tend to either
use fresh or desiccated coconut flakes depending on what I have on hand. If using fresh coconut,
cut the meat into small pieces so that they dont put too much strain on the blender.
If using desiccated flakes, soak them in some hot water for about 20 minutes. This will
not only soften them but also allow the fat soluble nutrients to be extracted as the fat
melts into the water.

I like to use 1 cup of desiccated flakes with
2 cups of water. For fresh coconut, I find that one and a half cups of finely cut pieces
mixed with 2 cups of water yield a nice consistency that is suitable to use as a tea or coffee
creamer. For curries and sauces, you may want a creamier milk, so then just reduce the amount
of water. If this can be helpful to you, you can also
check the previous video that I shared about how I crack open a mature coconut and remove
the flesh.

If you are using this milk in curries and
sauces, just passing the mixture through a strainer will probably suffice.
The coconut pulp can be used just like the flakes in other recipes like cakes or cookies.
Or you can freeze it until you have a certain quantity and then make coconut flour with
it. If you are using this milk in your tea or
coffee or for drinking, you may want to pass it through a fine cotton cloth to remove all
the finer bits and grits. The coconut milk can be stored in a clean
jar for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. If you have used fresh coconuts, the milk
does have a superior taste if consumed right away but it may go rancid more quickly.

So,
it is best to consume it within a day. When cold, there may be a solid layer that
forms on top depending on how creamy you made the milk. You can gently warm the milk in
a bain-marie to melt that solid layer. So, thats pretty much how you can make
your own coconut milk at home.

Not only is it more economical but the resulting
milk is fresh with no additives like gums and thickeners that sometimes change the consistency
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