How does one use coconut milk?
If using coconut milk from a can, be sure to shake it well before opening. Once the can is opened, or if using fresh coconut milk, it loses its delicate flavor quickly, and can even go sour, so it should not be allowed to stay at room temperature long; keep any unused portion in the refrigerator, where it will last about 3-4 days. It also freezes very well, preserving the flavor much longer. It is even possible to freeze small amounts in an ice cube tray, yielding convenient small portions to use in recipes, or even to use in place of regular ice for a wonderful smoothie. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Many savory dishes that use coconut milk call for the milk to be ‘cracked’ first; that means that bringing the milk to a boil so that the oil and water separate, then continuing to simmer it until most or all of the water cooks off, leaving basically just coconut oil, which is then used to fry the foo
