Creamy Coconut Milk Food

COCONUT MILK AND CREAM

Steps:

• For the milk:
• Place 2 ounces of the coconut into a small mixing bowl and pour over the boiling milk. Stir to combine. Cover tightly and allow to sit for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to the carafe of a blender and process for 1 minute. Place a tea towel over a mixing bowl and carefully pour the mixture into it. Gather up the edges and squeeze until all of the liquid has been removed. Discard the coconut. You may use the milk immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• For the cream:
• Repeat the same procedure as above only using 4 ounces of freshly grated coconut.

CREAMY HOT COCONUT MILK DELUXE

Steps:

• Pour coconut milk into sauce pan.
• Add regular milk, brown sugar.
• Heat till hot.
• Add chopped white chocolate.
• Stir until all is smooth and creamy and hot.
• Pour into mugs.
• Add Grand Marnier to taste.
• Dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree the water and coconut until well incorporated.
• Strain out the coconut bits and chill.

CREAMY COCONUT POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring Silk and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in cornmeal.
• Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until very thick, stirring often to prevent polenta from sticking to pan.
• Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and margarine until fully incorporated.
• Spoon into a serving dish or press gently into a large oiled bowl, then turn over for molded polenta.
• Garnish with parsley, chives or other chopped herbs.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• For the soup: Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
• Pound the lemongrass with a meat mallet or rolling pin until well bruised (to release the flavor). Stir in the broth and lemongrass and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the lemongrass and stir in the parsley.
• Turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the coconut milk and peas and cook over medium heat until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh lemon zest and the Asparagus Salsa if desired just before serving.
• For the asparagus salsa: Place the asparagus, carrots, radishes and red onions in a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are finely diced but not pureed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add the dill, scallions, serrano chile, lemon zest and juice. Mix together well, season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop if time allows. The salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 2 cups.