How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

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Definition of coconut milknext
  • Add half of the hot coconut milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisk.
    — Callie Blount, al, 25 Oct. 2019
  • You there with the coconut milk matcha, wild salmon sushi, and two dates.
    — Claire Fitzsimmons, Longreads, 10 Aug. 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
  • Make a well in the center of the potatoes; pour the coconut milk into it.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • Swap out some or all of the water for broth, coconut milk or dashi.
    — Ali Slagle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • Throw the vegetable mixture into the lentils and add in the coconut milk here as well.
    — Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 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
  • Mix 1/4 cup of coconut milk and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil (or more for very dry hair).
    — Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Once hot, slowly stream the tea mixture over the coconut milk.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 5 June 2020
  • 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
  • Whisk in the milk, heavy cream, coconut milk, egg and egg yolk; then add the shredded coconut and whisk again.
    — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
  • 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
  • The scent features soft, fruity notes of wild fig, coconut milk, and lychee.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • Add coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Readers also loved this cod, poached in zesty green curry paste and coconut milk.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2024

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