coconut milk
椰浆· ye jiang
fresh
Taste & Role
🍯 Sweet
Adds richness, body, and a mellow sweetness to both savory dishes and desserts. It is essential in curries, braises, and Hainanese-style sauces, and stars in Chinese desserts like mango sago and coconut-based puddings.
What it is
Coconut milk is a rich, opaque liquid made by grating coconut flesh, simmering it in hot water, and straining the mixture. It is a staple in Chinese, Southeast Asian, and tropical cuisines, prized for its creamy body and natural sweetness. It should not be confused with the thin, watery coconut milk beverage sold in cartons for drinking.
Nutrition
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USDA FoodData Central
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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