How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

noun
  • Add the stock, coconut milk and curry paste and bring to a boil.
    Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Step 3 Stir in the rice, coconut milk, and ¼ cup water.
    Sarah Thompson, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • The frosty halo on top is frozen coconut milk and lime juice.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Add the coconut milk and salt, increase the heat to medium-high and return to a boil.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The creamy not-too-sweet matcha Frappe is made with coconut milk and white chocolate.
    Linda Bladholm, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And no matter what, save room for the coconut milk ice cream with mango, and sticky rice.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Uncover and stir in the coconut milk; reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • That's just long enough to cook the chicken breast strips and to get the rice noodles al dente in the chicken broth and coconut milk base.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2023
  • Customers were able to choose between green tea or coconut milk for the drink's base.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This frozen treat makes the most of coconut milk, cornstarch and agave for a lovely, smooth texture.
    Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Like coconut milk itself, the polish is an opaque milky-white hue.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • That base is then enriched with coconut milk and brightened with a squeeze of lime juice.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The base of the drink-food combo is coconut milk plus crushed ice, mixed with a variety of sweet beans, fruits and ice cream.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The end result tastes like a soup that's been simmering away for hours in a haze of coconut milk and spices.
    Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Add coconut milk, agave or honey (if using), and peanut butter to the pot.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Customers can choose between green tea or coconut milk for the drink's base.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Chia pudding is made with the omega-3-rich soaked seeds, matcha and coconut milk, and topped with strawberries.
    Linda Bladholm, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the syrup, coconut milk and lime juice.
    Julia Bainbridge, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Spoon them over purchased coconut ice cream, and top it all with a coconut milk-and-dulce de leche sauce.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Thanks to notes of soap bubbles, rose, white musk, and coconut milk, the candle invites the lightness of spring to winter.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Add the coconut milk, vanilla extract, frozen pineapple and male syrup to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
    Liz Kadar, Women's Health, 14 July 2023
  • Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, coconut milk and stock, stirring to combine.
    Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • To finish, in went the roasted squash, along with some coconut milk for a gentle simmer.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Greek yogurt brings the tang while coconut milk adds a creamy, tropical twist.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and coconut milk until smooth.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Add squash, water, a pinch of salt, sugar, coconut milk, shrimp paste, if using, and fish sauce.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2023
  • There are tons of Thai curries and Indian dals that use coconut milk.
    Joe Brown, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2022

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