Fats & rich · canned
Coconut milk
Also called tinned coconut milk, canned coconut milk, santan, kati
Liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold in cans; rich and lightly sweet, the base of Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian and South Indian curries and desserts.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodCreamed coconut
Dissolve in about three times its weight of hot water; a little grainier and less silky than canned milk. (use 0.25× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchCoconut milk drink
Much thinner and often sweetened; the dish will be less rich.
- T3 · In a pinchEvaporated milk
Milky and slightly caramelised, with no coconut flavour.
- T3 · In a pinchSingle cream
Dairy, with no coconut flavour; can split in sour curries.
Cook with Coconut milk
