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Coconut Milk

 
Coconut Milk
coconut milk in can

What is Coconut Milk?

A liquid made from the pressed meat of a coconut. Coconut milk is not the "liquid" found inside the coconut. It is used extensively in Asian and some Indian cooking. Not to be confused with "coconut cream or cream of coconut" which is a thick, sweetened mixture used for desserts and beverages.

Substitute for Coconut Milk

For one cup coconut milk substitute 3 tablespoons coconut cream with low-fat milk to equal 1 cup or use 1 cup whole milk plus 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring. For cake making, you can substitute 1 can of coconut milk for the oil and water in the recipe.

Equivalents

15 oz. can = 1 7/8 cups

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Non-dairy Milk and Cream
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Ingredients

Brand: Chaokoh, coconut extract, water, citric acid (as antioxidant), sodium metabisulfite (as preservative).  Ingredients may vary per brand.

Nutrition Information For Coconut Milk

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
445
Calories from Fat
432
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48g
70%
Saturated Fat 43g
70%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 29mg
0%
Potassium
497g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 5g
10%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Coconut Milk Recipes

  • Pandan Muffins
    A unique recipe for muffins flavored with pandan leaves and pandan extract. The pandan leaves are combined with the coconut milk and allowed to sit long enough for the flavors to blend. Makes 12 muffins.
  • Water Chestnut Cake
    Water Chestnut Cake (Bu Bu Kao Sheng) is a traditional Cantonese dessert served for Chinese New Year. The recipe uses water chestnuts, water chestnut flour, coconut milk and fresh milk. Serves 6.
  • Rice Cooker Recipe - Nasi Lemak
    Rice Cooker Recipe - Nasi Lemak. Rice is cooked with shallots, fresh ginger, coconut, fenugreek seeds and pandan leaves. You can leave the pandan leaves out but they impart a wonderful fragrance. You can find them in most well-stocked Asian markets.
  • Peppered Venison Steak
    This is a recipe for Peppered Venison Steak with a rich sauce and sweet potato puree. If you are a fan of venison meat then this recipe is a winner. First you'll create a sauce with red wine, port wine, shallots, garlic, jalapeno.

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