How to make Coconut milk

Prep time: 10 mins.      Serves: makes 3 cups

Home made coconut milk is naturally sweet, creamy and the perfect dairy-free alternative to milk!

Ingredients:

2 cups/ 160 grms Freshly grated coconut ( see notes)

3- 4 cups / 720- 960 ml water 

Pinch salt

Directions:

1. In a blender, add coconut, 3 cups  water and salt. Top with a lid and cover with a towel to ensure it doesn't splash. Blend for about 2 minutes or until the mixture turns into a fine paste.

2. If the mixture is too thick, add the remaining 1 cup (240 ml)  of water and blend for few seconds.

3. Pour the mixture over a large mixing bowl with a sieve or a muslin cloth placed in and squeeze to remove the juice.

4. Transfer the coconut milk into a glass jar, seal with a lid and refrigerate for upto 3 days.

Recipe Notes:

• You can also use ready , frozen fresh grated coconut, just make sure you thaw the coconut at room temperature before use.
• For those who like to drink fresh coconut milk, you can add 1 Tbsp of maple syrup for sweetness, you can add vanilla essence, you can also add dates while blending the milk for additional taste and flavours.