How to Make Coconut Cream and Milk

Directions

1. 1
   Finely grate the coconut flesh into a bowl, or process it in a food processor.
2. 2
   Add 2/3 cup boiling water.
3. 3
   If using a food processor, pulse to mix.
4. 4
   Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Line a sieve with a cheesecloth or a thin kitchen towel.
6. 6
   Add the grated coconut and press out the liquid, using a large spoon or a spatula to extract as much of the fatty liquid as possible.
7. 7
   Return the grated coconut to the bowl or food processor and repeat the extraction process two or three times, straining each pressing into a separate container.