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- The pulp of one coconut<\/li>\n
- Boiled or filtered hot water 3-4 cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to choose the right coconut?<\/h3>\n
In the store, pick up a coconut and examine it. It must be solid, intact, without cracks, traces of rot and mold. Choose larger, heavier nuts.<\/p>\n
Shake the fruit. It should be clearly audible how the liquid splashes inside. If the liquid is not detected by ear, most likely, the pulp inside is rotten and wrinkled.<\/p>\n
The liquid inside the nut is not milk. We will prepare coconut milk now.<\/p>\n
How to open a coconut correctly?<\/h3>\n
Cracking a coconut is easy enough with a hammer. You can open a coconut without a hammer with the butt of a kitchen hatchet knife. Before breaking the coconut, pour the liquid out of it. To do this, open one of the three “eyes” of the nut with a narrow knife, scissors or a screwdriver and expand the hole. One of the peepholes is always easy to open. We pour the liquid into a cup. It should have a pleasant smell and sweet taste. If the smell is unpleasant, then the coconut is most likely spoiled. Coconut water can be drunk or added to cooked milk.<\/p>\n
We take the coconut in the palm of our hand and hit it with a hammer or the butt of a knife in the middle several times. The shell breaks easily. Separate the pulp with a knife. Make sure it is odor and mildew free.<\/p>\n
Peel the brown skin from the pulp, cut the coconut pulp into cubes, or grind it in a food processor.<\/p>\n
To obtain the maximum yield of coconut milk and its concentration, beat the chopped pulp in a blender 2 times.<\/p>\n
Place the chopped coconut in a blender. Everything is included in a stationary blender; in an immersion blender we cook in two steps.<\/p>\n
In a stationary blender<\/h4>\n
We heat the water to over 40 degrees.<\/p>\n
Pour half the water over the pulp and beat for about two minutes. Throw the resulting mass onto cheesecloth and squeeze. Put the squeezed shavings back into the blender, fill with the remaining water and beat for 2 minutes in the same way. We wring out. The stationary blender will beat well and you can get more concentrated milk with less water.<\/p>\n
In a hand blender<\/h4>\n
We heat the water to over 40 degrees.<\/p>\n
Put half of the chopped pulp and fill with 1\/3 of the water. Beat for 2 minutes, squeeze through cheesecloth.<\/p>\n
Repeat with the remaining pulp and also take 1\/3 of the prepared hot water.<\/p>\n
Then put all the squeezed shavings into a blender, fill in the remaining 1\/3 of the water and beat for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIf you make milk from ready-made coconut flakes, it must first be soaked in hot water for half an hour, since the chips are dry. Use unsweetened coconut flakes!<\/p>\n
One nut makes about one liter of nutritious coconut milk<\/strong>. Its density can be adjusted by the amount of water used. Store milk in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.<\/p>\n
Coconut milk flakes like regular milk. If it stands in the refrigerator for 24 hours, the cream will harden. They can be used to make homemade coconut oil. In order for yesterday's milk to become homogeneous again, it will need to be slightly warmed up.<\/p>\n
Coconut milk is a good substitute for cow's milk, especially for those who don't tolerate cow's milk, for vegetarians, and a great base for delicious nutritious smoothies. It is used in cooking. Coconut milk can be used to make healthy kefir, which is also very good for smoothies.<\/p>\n
The coconut flakes remaining after pressing are practically dry. We dry it, store it in the refrigerator. The shavings can be added to smoothies, cottage cheese, porridge, salad, baked goods, or to make coconut flour.<\/p>\n
Prepare coconut milk more often and drink it to your health!<\/p>\n
How is coconut milk obtained?<\/h2>\n
First of all, let's dispel the main myth. The water that splashes inside the fruit is not milk. The latter is obtained from the snow-white pulp, which is ground into shavings.<\/p>\n
In production, the coconut base is crushed using special equipment. The milk is squeezed out of it by powerful pressing machines.<\/p>\n
Ordinary traders from tropical countries carry out this process entirely by hand – they rub coconut flakes, squeeze a nutritious white liquid out of it. We will follow their example in the recipe for homemade coconut milk. We will only help ourselves with household appliances and tools.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhere is the drink applicable?<\/h3>\n
We've heard a lot about this product, but where can you use it? Coconut milk, which is very simple to make from shavings, is used as follows:<\/p>\n
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- As a refreshing drink on its own.<\/li>\n
- Base for fruit cocktails.<\/li>\n
- Basis for stewing meat, fish, seafood.<\/li>\n
- Cooking desserts.<\/li>\n
- Replacement of cow's milk in porridge, risotto.<\/li>\n
- Creation of lean dishes.<\/li>\n
- Coconut milk cream is used to decorate ice cream, desserts, fruits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here is such a versatile product.<\/p>\n
Required Ingredients<\/h3>\n
To make coconut milk at home, you will need the following:<\/p>\n
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- Coconut (or two cups of chopped fruit pulp).<\/li>\n
- Hot water (can be replaced with cow's milk) – 2 glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
That's all it takes for the process!<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHow to make coconut milk at home<\/h3>\n
And moving on to the “extraction” of the product, here it is – the recipe for coconut milk:<\/p>\n
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Chop the fruit. An ordinary small hammer helps well in this matter. Separate the white pulp from the brown mass and shell – here you can help yourself with a screwdriver.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The coconut pulp is cut into small cubes – then we grate them (use the finest cuts).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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On average, one fruit will give us 2 cups of coconut.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Now we pour the pulp into a deep container, a saucepan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Pour boiling water (or freshly boiled milk).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Now the mass is closed with a lid – let's leave it alone until it cools completely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Once the coconut mixture is about room temperature, pour it into a blender and whisk well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Now we need a sieve or colander. Line the mesh with a layer of clean gauze on top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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According to the recipe for making coconut milk, filter the liquid into a separate container through such a device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Lift the cheesecloth with the remaining shavings in it, squeeze the remaining milk out of the mass with your hands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Coconut milk is bottled and sent to the refrigerator. It can be stored in such conditions for two days.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFrom being in a cold place, coconut cream floats to the surface of the liquid – you can put it in coffee or tea, whip it to make desserts. They are also removed for later use, but you can simply shake the bottle before drinking. The cream will make it more nutritious.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPreparing milk from shavings<\/h3>\n
For a recipe for coconut milk, it is not necessary to look for a nut in supermarkets – not everywhere such fruit is sold. You can limit yourself to more affordable shavings.<\/p>\n
The recipe for coconut milk at home for this case is as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Steam the chips with boiling water. For 1 part of the product, 2 parts of water are taken.<\/li>\n
- Cover the container with the coconut flakes and leave for half an hour.<\/li>\n
- Now beat the resulting mass thoroughly in a blender.<\/li>\n
- The resulting composition is filtered through a sieve, previously covered with gauze.<\/li>\n
- We also squeeze out the remaining milk from the mass remaining in the matter. That's all!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
By the way, the shavings that remained after the “extraction” of milk can be dried and used in the future for decorating desserts.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCoconut flour – waste-free production<\/h3>\n
We introduced you to the recipe for coconut milk. But do not rush to throw out the shavings that remained after cooking the product. We will now make coconut flour from it! This is done like this:<\/p>\n
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- The shavings are spread on a baking sheet previously covered with cooking parchment paper.<\/li>\n
- Place the food in the switched off oven for one to two days.<\/li>\n
- After that, the coconut mass is crushed in a coffee grinder.<\/li>\n
- Stored in a jar in a cool place. For example, in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
This product is an excellent substitute for the usual wheat flour. Some people prefer coconut because it is gluten free.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCooking description:<\/h2>\n
Making milk from coconut is a rather long and laborious process, but the result is not only a healthy drink, but also two additional products – valuable coconut oil and small chips, which are great for baking and various desserts.<\/p>\n
Main Ingredient: Nuts \/ Coconut
\nDish: Drinks
\nDiet: Lenten Meals \/ Vegetarian Meals<\/p>\nIngredients:<\/h3>\n
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- Coconut – 1 Piece<\/li>\n
- Water – 500 Milliliters
\nServings: 2-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow to make Coconut Milk<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTo make natural and healthy coconut milk, you only need coconut and water. Wash the nut thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nA coconut has 3 eyes, one of which is softer than the rest. Use a sharp knife to make a hole in it and drain the juice into a separate container.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter all the liquid has poured out of the coconut, use a hammer to split it in two.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRemove the flesh from the bark and remove the brown skin, rinse the flesh with water to remove the shell particles.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGrate the prepared coconut pulp with a fine grater.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBring the water to a boil and pour the grated pulp with it, stir and let cool until warm (about 1-1.5 hours).<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWork the cooled mass with a hand blender to better separate the coconut milk.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStrain the coconut milk through cheesecloth or a suitable cloth and squeeze the flesh well. Subsequently, it can be dried and used for baking.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCombine the resulting milk with the coconut juice poured from the hole (strain if necessary) and let cool.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter that, the coconut milk is ready to drink. It is stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.<\/p>\n
Chef's advice:<\/h3>\n
Coconut milk is quite fatty, so if necessary, separate the top fat layer (this can be done after the milk has cooled well in the refrigerator) and use as an alternative to butter.<\/p>\n
How to make Coconut Cream<\/h2>\n
one<\/p>\n
Place the coconut milk in the freezer for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
2<\/p>\n
The cream will settle and sit on top of the milk.<\/p>\n
3<\/p>\n
It is necessary to remove the cream carefully so as not to trap the liquid.<\/p>\n
four<\/p>\n
Then you need to combine the collected cream with sugar and beat with a mixer until thick foam.<\/p>\n
five<\/p>\n
Keep refrigerated.<\/p>\n
The benefits of coconut milk<\/h3>\n
Such milk is obtained when we squeeze finely chopped coconut pulp with water. As a result, almost all of the rich mineral composition of coconut is absolutely available and better absorbed than the nut itself.<\/p>\n
I understand that the drink is unusual for our latitudes. But, now coconuts are sold everywhere, which means the cooking process will not be difficult. I'll make a reservation right away, I don't like canned food. Therefore, I cook myself.<\/p>\n
What is this drink useful for:<\/p>\n
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- helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and toxins;<\/li>\n
- normalizes metabolism, contributing to healthy weight loss;<\/li>\n
- prevention of stomach ulcers and gastritis, due to lauric acid, which is part of the coconut and works as an antiseptic;<\/li>\n
- cytokines strengthen the walls of blood vessels, this is a direct prevention of atherosclerosis and thrombosis, and these substances also prevent the development of cancer;<\/li>\n
- antioxidants are responsible for a good mood and rejuvenation of body tissues – tocopherol and retinol, vitamin C and B vitamins;<\/li>\n
- fighting stress and insomnia due to the magnesium content;<\/li>\n
- stabilizes blood sugar – this is the effect of manganese, it is simply necessary for diabetics;<\/li>\n
- rich in phosphorus, which is responsible for the structure of bones, is indicated for use by pregnant women, lactating women and children;<\/li>\n
- soothes joints and muscle pain – should be taken by athletes, those who have a lot of physical activity and the elderly;<\/li>\n
- prevention of the cardiovascular system, because the drink removes excess cholesterol, prevents the formation of plaques and itself does not contain harmful cholesterol;<\/li>\n
- the product helps the discharge of phlegm during bronchitis, colds or pneumonia;<\/li>\n
- milk tones the body after mental stress and general fatigue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And this is just coconut milk. Coconut water is also helpful. And, in general, oil is a storehouse of discoveries, for me personally. You can fry on it, add to your favorite dishes, moisturize your skin and hair.<\/p>\n
How to open a coconut?<\/h3>\n
Choosing the right coconut is very important. The surface should be hairy brown without damage. When shaking, the liquid inside should not gurgle much – this indicates that the nut itself has a lot of pulp. As the coconut dries, the pulp becomes smaller and the water inside gurgles more when shaken.<\/p>\n
One of the 3 holes of the nut is soft, you need to find it, make a hole and drain the water. It is very useful, drink it right away. Lightly hammer the whole nut with a hammer so that the pulp rebounds slightly from the shell. The latter is only possible if the coconut is ripe.<\/p>\n
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Now you need to hit the hammer several times near the open hole, a crack will start. The nut is open.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Preparing a drink<\/h3>\n
We clean the pieces of coconut from the brown skin. I did it with a potato peeler, very convenient. Cut into small cubes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe ratio of water to pulp is 2: 1.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAll in a blender. Grind to fine shavings.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStrain and squeeze through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCoconut milk is ready. From one nut, I got 700 ml of milk.<\/p>\n
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