How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

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  • Mix coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan.
    — Star Tribune, 14 July 2021
  • Hawaiian sweet bread soaked in coconut milk, coated in cornflakes, and deep-fried.
    — Bon Appétit, 14 July 2021
  • Whisk the stock to combine the lime juice and to break up any solidified coconut milk.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 July 2021
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021
  • In the same bowl, whisk the remaining coconut milk, the lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt, then drizzle over the corn.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2021
  • The selection of coconut milk for sale at the nation’s largest grocer is shrinking.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 17 June 2021
  • Try making a vegan version with coconut milk and simple syrup.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2021
  • Stir coconut milk, condensed milk and a pinch of kosher salt in a liquid measuring cup until blended.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
  • After 50 minutes of simmering, add the coconut milk to the stock.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 July 2021
  • In a large bowl, stir together the corn, chilies, 1/3 cup coconut milk, and 1¼ teaspoons salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2021
  • The jasmine rice is cooked in coconut milk and coconut flakes, an alchemy that results in a bright, refreshing flavor.
    — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 July 2021
  • Unlike coconut milk, which is made up of the water and the flesh of a mature coconut, coconut water is the clear liquid inside green, or young, coconuts.
    — Serena Coady, Glamour, 23 June 2021
  • The judges also like Dan’s red curry boil, slaw with coconut milk, herbs, and peanuts, and his fingerling potatoes with duck fat and shirodashi oil.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2024
  • Delicacies include ceviche in a spicy yellow aji leche de tigre sauce and freshly caught pan-seared snapper with roasted corn and coconut milk sauce.
    — Dobrina Zhekov, Vogue, 30 June 2021
  • South India is well-represented by Karwari prawns cloaked with coconut milk flavored with tamarind and curry leaves.
    — Washington Post, 22 June 2021
  • The report said the rising prevalence of diabetes and lactose intolerance is expected to boost demand for coconut milk products.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 17 June 2021
  • 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
  • Stir in the black beans, coconut milk and water or broth.
    — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • Some ché are made with coconut milk or coconut water, those two are the base for the drink.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2021
  • 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

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