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Uses for leftover Coconut Milk?

linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)

8 years ago

A recipe called for 1 cup, so I have half a can left over. This is a really good, thick, rich brand - that leaves me almost licking out the can whenever I make Thai curry - so I need to use the rest quickly so it's not wasted. I know I can use it in soups, but that's the way I always use it, so I'm looking for some new ideas.

Can you whip it? I'm wondering how it would be spread on a muffin or banana bread. Thanks!

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sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)

8 years ago

You can freeze it. Either flat packed in a quart zip-lock and can break off a bit or in an ice cube tray and bag the cubes.

I also use it to make ice cream.

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lindac92
8 years ago
Put it in your coffee.....mix with pineapple juice, rum and some club soda...
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colleenoz
8 years ago
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faerygardener z7 CA
8 years ago
Whipped coconut milk is fantastic, I love the stuff - but you can't use the fat free kind. Since you mention it's thick and creamy - go for it. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-whipped-cream-from-152490
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Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
8 years ago
Make some rice and use that as part of the liquid.
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linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
Original Author
8 years ago
In with rice? Interesting. As it happens I'm having lentils and rice for dinner tonight. Do you measure as though it were a liquid? This is rather yogurt- or pudding-like in consistency.

It is full-fat Aroy-D brand.
linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
Original Author
8 years ago
Colleen, Panna Cotta was how I used the first half of the can! Recipe called for (I think) 1 1/2 cups half and half, and 8 oz of coconut milk. Though if I make it again, I think I will use the whole can. The coconut flavor was not as prominent as I would have liked.
dchall_san_antonio
8 years ago
My mother used it in coconut cakes. After the white cake was baked, pour the milk into the cake. The cake becomes very moist but not soggy. Then she grated coconut and used that in the frosting.
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Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
8 years ago
I would put it in rice to make coconut rice. I'd use some water with it but Google coconut rice. Tons of recipes.
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ci_lantro
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I would make coconut cream pie with the leftovers.
carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
8 years ago
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I like to add the juice & grated peel of an orange to coconut rice.
bragu_DSM 5
8 years ago
pancakes

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