How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

noun
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  • Add red curry paste, coconut milk and water, and stir well to combine.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Don't expect to find coconut milk on Costco shelves on your next shopping trip.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Whip roasted sweet potatoes with a little coconut milk and curry powder to taste.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Bamboo shoots, coconut milk, soy sauce and fish sauce nudge this butternut squash soup in an Asian direction.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2020
  • The fragrance opens with a burst of citrus, setting a lively, uplifting tone that’s soon softened by creamy coconut milk and sweet vanilla.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Kim substitutes coconut milk for heavy cream and seasons the grits with caramelized onions, garlic and nuoc cham, with a little sherry vinegar to cut through the rich flavor.
    — NBC News, 23 Nov. 2020
  • While many of those spices are Middle Eastern, Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, coconut milk and galangal are also present.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 28 May 2024
  • Sodha demonstrates how easily such curries can come together from a handful of spices (plus the workhorse blend of garam masala), canned tomatoes, coconut milk and the aromatic base of garlic, ginger and onion.
    — Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2020
  • Add the stock, coconut milk and curry paste and bring to a boil.
    — Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Even the caramel is plant-based, made from coconut milk.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, sugar and flaky salt.
    — Arkansas Online, 26 May 2021
  • And the best part is the sauce, a simple reduction of coconut milk that is used to deglaze the pan.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Warm coconut milk jar in warm water and shake it to break up lumps.
    — Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2021
  • Place rice, coconut milk and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • The menu: Patrons of Matta will see some familiar items, like the coconut milk shrimp omelet and smashed pork patty breakfast sandwich with hash browns.
    — Meira Gebel, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The creaminess of the coconut milk base is a perfect contrast to Riesling’s crisp and citrusy profile, while the curry and spices help temper the wine’s acidity.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

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