How to Make Coconut Cream and Milk

1. 1

   Finely grate the coconut flesh into a bowl, or process it in a food processor.

2. 2

   Add 2/3 cup boiling water.

3. 3

   If using a food processor, pulse to mix.

4. 4

   Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Line a sieve with a cheesecloth or a thin kitchen towel.

6. 6

   Add the grated coconut and press out the liquid, using a large spoon or a spatula to extract as much of the fatty liquid as possible.

7. 7

   Return the grated coconut to the bowl or food processor and repeat the extraction process two or three times, straining each pressing into a separate container.

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