Haupia Again!

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over grated coconut and let stand 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Strain through pot strainer cloth or cheesecloth of at least double thickness, twisting cloth and squeeze out as much milk as possible.
3. 3
   If this does not yield 3 cups milk, pour more boiling water over the coconut and squeeze through cloth again until you get the 3 cups.
4. 4
   Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and coconut milk and boil.
5. 5
   Stir constantly until thickened and free of lumps, using whisk.
6. 6
   Pour into shallow pan and let cool.
7. 7
   Refrigerate to set.