The popularity of coconut doesn’t end with the high demand coconut water. You can derive some many things from the fresh ( flavorful meat ); from coconut oil to coconut milk for beauty and culinary purposes.
How to prepare fresh coconut milk at home
Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.
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A serving of fresh coconut meat provides high levels of several minerals, helping you increase the nutritional value of your diet. Raw coconut promotes a healthy body weight and helps you shed unwanted pounds.
How to prepare coconut milk
Cuisine
Ghanaian
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Servings
3
Ingredients
Coconut
Optional: Strawberry, vanilla, cocoa powder
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Method
Split the shell and carefully pry the flesh away from the shell with a butter knife.
Grate the coconut and put blend until smooth.
Pour through a mesh colander first to get most of the coconut out, and then squeeze through a towel or several thicknesses of cheesecloth to get remaining pieces of coconut out.
Flavor options
1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, 2 tsp cocoa powder + 1/2 tsp vanilla.
Drink immediately or store in the fridge.
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