How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

noun
  • Add the contents of the pan and the cup coconut milk to the blender.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Shake the can of coconut milk before adding to the pan; add the broth.
    Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 22 Sep. 2017
  • Pour in the coconut milk and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil.
    Daina Falk, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Add half of the hot coconut milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisk.
    Callie Blount, al, 25 Oct. 2019
  • You there with the coconut milk matcha, wild salmon sushi, and two dates.
    Claire Fitzsimmons, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Add the coconut milk, peas and salt and pepper to taste.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 22 July 2019
  • Add the stock, coconut milk and curry paste and bring to a boil.
    Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Even the caramel is plant-based, made from coconut milk.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • Step 3 Stir in the rice, coconut milk, and ¼ cup water.
    Sarah Thompson, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and soy sauce, and bring the pot back up to a simmer.
    Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Add the broth and coconut milk; once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
    Joe Yonan, Houston Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Add the peanuts to the coconut milk mixture along with ½ cup water, the tamarind paste and the sweet soy.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Blend in a splash of coconut milk or a scoop of sorbet.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
  • Watch the pros chop up the jackfruit on the spot before bathing it in rich coconut milk.
    Dan Q. Dao, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Here, coconut milk, chia seeds and a touch of maple syrup are used to make the chia pudding.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the black beans, coconut milk and water or broth.
    Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add one-third of the flour and then half of the coconut milk.
    Neda Ulaby, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Make a well in the center of the potatoes; pour the coconut milk into it.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Add coconut milk, ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup water and bring to a boil.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • Stir in the celery root, the broth or water, the coconut milk and a teaspoon of salt.
    Julia Turshen, sacbee, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Stir in both the heavy cream and coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Fox News, 3 June 2013
  • Maude Tub Kit No. 1 The tub kit® features soak bath salts in scent no. 1, and the coconut milk bath.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, sugar and flaky salt.
    Arkansas Online, 26 May 2021
  • Swap out some or all of the water for broth, coconut milk or dashi.
    Ali Slagle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Thai Kitchen's coconut milk is the test kitchen's go-to for most other recipes.
    Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 31 Jan. 2018
  • The menu includes porridge made from mung beans with cashews and coconut milk, lentil soup with chili or lemon rice with peanuts, mustard seeds and turmeric.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Drinks are inspired by ingredients such as coconut milk, brown sugar, matcha and lychee.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The base of this vibrant breakfast bowl is a velvety, creamy green smoothie made with coconut milk, mango, avocado, and spinach.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026

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