In another bowl, whisk together 3/4
cup light coconut milk, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 1/2 Tbsp honey, and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
For the milk, I used
light coconut milk because I somehow always seem to have 3 or more open and half - empty cans / containers of that in my fridge.
You could use
light coconut milk if you want, however I find the flavor to be off putting compared to the full fat.
This recipe combines the natural sweetness of a mango mash with crushed ice and a touch of
light coconut milk into a satisfying dessert that'll knock the socks off any sweet tooth.
Try a ratio of roughly 2 parts dairy or soy milk to 1
part light coconut milk for a hint of sweetness and a surprisingly nice hit of nutty essence.
I used ground flax seed instead of eggs, and
also light coconut milk instead of full - fat since that was the only one i had on hand.
I
chose light coconut milk just to keep them lower in fat since many of my readers ask for that and they were perfectly moist with the light stuff.
Light coconut milk gives this soup a rich texture without loads of fat — just 14 grams per cup compared to 44 grams per cup when you use cream.
The soup is vegan and low in calories — if you want to reduce the fat content, replace the coconut cream
with light coconut milk.
Regular coconut milk offers the best flavor for this dish, as the taste
of light coconut milk is too subtle.
Cooking oil 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 tsp turmeric powder 500 ml low - sodium chicken broth 135
ml light coconut milk (I used this brand) 1 tsp tamarind puree (I used this brand) 1 tsp sambal oelek + extra for topping (see below) Fish sauce to taste Brown sugar to taste Boiling water 100g rice stick noodles (vermicelli) 100g mung bean sprouts + extra for garnish 1/2 cup shredded roast chicken
Hi there, Can you please please please tell me where in Australia you find organic full cream coconut milk because I've looked and I've found
organic light coconut milk in the Ayam brand and the other coconut milk brands that I tried were a waste of time....
I had some leftover coconut milk from a Thai curry, and some half and half I didn't know what to do with, so I used 1 and 1/4
c. light coconut milk, 3/4 c. half and half, and 2 c. soymilk.
I prefer to use
light coconut milk when I'm cooking at home but if you love the thick mouthfeel of restaurant curry then you'll want to use a full - fat can instead.
Ingredients: 2 Cups Sliced Strawberries 1 1/4
Cups Light Coconut Milk 1 Teaspoon Honey 1 Sliced Banana 3 Ice Cubes Directions: In a blender, combine strawberries, coconut milk, and honey.
I used
light coconut milk blended with dates and vanilla to make the «cheesecake» swirl that I layered and swirled into the mix of blueberries, bananas, graham crackers (yes, I blended the crackers INTO the smoothie!)
LOL, dirt... that's how I view dairy, actually —
light coconut milk comes in a can (the other kind, coconut beverage, is with nondairy milks, but I find it too sweet, even if unsweetened) and is found in the Asian foods section of supermarkets and natural foods store.
A couple of years ago, I made Creamy Zucchini & Coconut Milk Soup and Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lemon & Thyme, and learned that
light coconut milk adds fantastic texture without a lot of extra fat.
Nutrition per serving: 380 calories, 8.4 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 98 mg sodium, 74 g carbs, 14 g fiber, 26.2 g sugars, 9.4 g protein (calculated with 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut almond milk in place of 1/2 cup
light coconut milk + 1/4 cup unflavored almond milk)
1/4 large onion 2 large sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup brown rice 2 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons chopped garlic, divided 2 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste) 1 can (13 1/2 ounces)
light coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste
From this point you can do two different things: you can put the contents of the pan into a blender or food processor with the rest of the gravy ingredients (1 1/2
C. Light Coconut Milk, Nooch, and Liquid Aminos) and pulse a few times for a smoother consistency; OR just add the rest of the ingredients to the pan for a chunkier gravy.
1 cup frozen diced pineapple 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries (or 2 cups whole) 1 13.5 ounce can
light coconut milk optional: squeeze of fresh lime, or a few pinches of zest