coconut milk

noun

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Definition of coconut milk

1 : a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water

2 : coconut water

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Recent Examples of coconut milk from the Web

Arenas recommends a homemade creamer made with unsweetened coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and a touch of vanilla and cinnamon.

— ryan smith, Bon Appetit, "I Love Soy Milk, and No, I Don't Want to Try That Other Milk Instead," 26 June 2018
At the end, there is half a mango, neatly crosshatched, and a rainbow of sticky rice balls, saturated with coconut milk.

— ligaya mishan, New York Times, "Thai Dishes That Pave a Chef’s Path Home in Elmhurst, Queens," 10 May 2018
Both flavors are vegan-friendly, soy-free, made with coconut milk, and contain 12 grams of protein per pint.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "Halo Top Just Released Two New Dairy-Free and Vegan Flavors," 30 Jan. 2018
For the Peanut Sauce: 1 cup honey roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 T tamari soy sauce.

— christina pérez, Vogue, "Vegetarian Grilling Ideas Sure To Impress Even The Judge-iest BBQ Guests," 3 July 2018
In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

— maya wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "This homemade coconut iced tea is positively dreamy," 27 June 2018
Starbucks also suggests customers who want a creamier option to request the Dragon Drink, which is the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with coconut milk mixed in.

— dalvin brown, USA TODAY, "Starbucks' newest menu addition: The Mango Dragonfruit Refresher," 19 June 2018
In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar until foamy.

— clara polito, Teen Vogue, "How to Make Vegan Olive Oil Cake With Date Caramel," 8 Feb. 2018
Blended with ginger, sweet onions and coconut milk, bright orange carrots make a delicious base for a silky, subtly sweet soup.

— ashleigh spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Creative cooking makes vegetables more appealing," 13 Jan. 2018

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