Substitute for Coconut Milk

Canned full-fat; creamy and mildly sweet.

  1. 1
    Heavy cream + coconut extract1 cup + 1/2 tsp extract
    Best

    Richer; adds coconut flavor.

    curries, desserts
  2. 2
    Whole milk + coconut extract1 cup + 1/2 tsp extract

    Lighter; use in sweet dishes.

    baking, smoothies
  3. 3
    Cashew cream + coconut extract1 cup + 1/2 tsp

    Vegan and very creamy.

    vegan curries

Recipes that use coconut milk

Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Coconut Crusted Shrimp

10 min 375°F 310 cal

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