Leche
de Coco - (
Coconut Milk )
Classic
Latin American Recipe
Makes:
about 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 cup Water or Fresh Milk
Freshly Grated Coconut
Procedures:
In a small saucepan, heat the water or milk over low heat until
small bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Place the freshly
grated coconut in a large, fine sieve set over a mixing bowl and
pour the water or milk over it. Without disturbing it, let the
liquid drip through the coconut for about 15 minutes. Then, with
the back of a large spoon, press down hard on the coconut to extract
all its liquid before discarding it. Refrigerate the coconut milk
tightly covered until ready to use.
Note:
This technique is always used precisely, whatever the ratio of
grated coconut to water or fresh milk called for in a specific
recipe.
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