Can one make coconut milk in this. Please more important how can we make it. Can we make it from whole coconuts after shredding/grating them?
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check... » Read More My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) « Show Less
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk. The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank. I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk. If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers. Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised)
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It works great. You can pretty much make anything in liquid form from soup to soymilk. I will highly recommended to anyone who wants healthy eating.
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Yes, if you have the equipment to grind flour, likely you could. It's already very fine shreds and is dry, not sticky. But why don't you just order the "Let's do organic coconut flour"?
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You can use as creamer- just shake well. Adding water would be your preference. If you refrigerate, if turns to cream in can. I open a can at room temp and pour in a jar. I use 1/2 cup each morning in my protein shake and 1/2 cup unsweetened "cartooned" coconut milk. You can also use this for making dairy free whipped cream. Refrigerating causes it to separate. Open can and pour liquid off. (Save watery liquid for something else). Put heavy cream part in mixing bowl and beat until consistency you like. Add a little sugar and vanilla while mixing.
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I haven't done it yet. From what I understand it is best to have a separate culture to experiment with. Mine have almost doubled. They should culture the coconut milk but might not grow and will need to be recharged in regular milk every couple of batches.
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I have used almond milk many times with good success. And no accommodations were needed. I have never tried coconut milk.
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You should be able to mix in the coconut cream with a good whisk. If it doesn't mix well then that usually means that the coconut milk has been exposed to cold temperatures,either during shipping or storage, causing the cream to separate. When purchasing canned coconut milk without emulsifiers or preservatives that is a risk we must take, especially during winter months :( Some companies even have a warning displayed on their website. If this happens, you have two choices. First, you can scoop out the cream and use it in delicious recipes. I will often purposely put a can in the refrigerator for this purpose but if that doesn't work for you then Amazon should be willing to exchange it! You should be able to mix in the coconut cream with a good whisk. If it doesn't mix well then that usually means that the coconut milk has been exposed to cold temperatures,either during shipping or storage, causing the cream to separate. When purchasing canned coconut milk without emulsifiers or preservatives that is a risk we must take, especially during winter months :( Some companies even have a warning displayed on their website. If this happens, you have two choices. First, you can scoop out the cream and use it in delicious recipes. I will often purposely put a can in the... » Read More You should be able to mix in the coconut cream with a good whisk. If it doesn't mix well then that usually means that the coconut milk has been exposed to cold temperatures,either during shipping or storage, causing the cream to separate. When purchasing canned coconut milk without emulsifiers or preservatives that is a risk we must take, especially during winter months :( Some companies even have a warning displayed on their website. If this happens, you have two choices. First, you can scoop out the cream and use it in delicious recipes. I will often purposely put a can in the refrigerator for this purpose but if that doesn't work for you then Amazon should be willing to exchange it! « Show Less
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Mmmm...Never tried, but as long as you have a high enough fat content you should be able to whip any liquid into cream. Not sure if there is a coconut or almond milk out there that is high enough in fat. You'll probably get something closer to whipped "pudding."
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But ... it IS called coconut milk. That is the name of the product. However, in my review of this product I cautioned viewers that there is not much milk in the can, and it's really like coconut paste. You cannot drink this like a glass of milk or even like a melted milkshake. It is thick and has to be handled with a spoon. It's really just ground up coconut meat. I put two heaping tablespoons of it on my oatmeal in the morning, before I heat it up.
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Yep. I tried it once using a recipe I had for soy yogurt. The coconut milk I used wasn't smooth so it was like having yogurt with bits of coconut in it but it was definitely yogurt. Hope that helps.
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Yes, I have made yogurt using (canned culinary) coconut milk with great results using the instructions for regular milk. I add agar agar as a thickener. Enjoy!
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I'm not sure. theoretically if the coconut was fry enough and in small enough pieces I would think you could. I've never tried this so I don't know. You may want to contact the company and ask them.
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I agree with the other two comments. I buy it to make my own coconut milk and find it wonderful for that purpose. I dry the remaining pulp and save in the fridge for gluten free breading on shrimp and chicken.
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It's nothing but coconut milk. 100%. Nothing else. And it's pretty delicious. :)
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You can make smaller amounts with this one. I made delicious coconut milk ice "cream" and the container was less than half full with the recipe I used. Turned out like chocolate soft serve- DELISH!
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Hi Mercy.....I have used my soy milk maker to make rice milk. I used brown rice, I toasted it in a dry pan and then soaked it overnight. I did not cook it. The ratio I used was 1/2c rice to 2c water. Your machine will come with a very fine sieve, but I too found the straining the most difficult part of the process. I might buy a nut milk bag for the next batch. I prefer soy milk, but I am sure you'll be able, with a little experimenting, perfect your recipe. There are a lot of different methods discussed on the net. Have fun!
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I have tried it with coconut and soy milk and it curdled both times. I always had success with soy milk and Euro Cuisine starter, so I am not sure how they might be different. I used pectin as a thickener these two times, so I'm not sure if that caused a problem.
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I don't know. I make dairy yoghurt with whole milk. Coconut milk would likely make a very sweet yoghurt as coconut milk is in itself very sweet but whether the starter would work (I use Bulgarian starter which is meant for dairy milk and the one that comes with the Yogotherm) and if the temperatures needed would be the same are questions I can't answer. You might investigate starter cultures before purchasing a yoghurt maker.