Traditional Coconut Milk

Traditional Coconut Milk

Ingredients:
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
In a blender (or food processor fitted with the metal blade), process the coconut and hot water for about 2 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a coffee filter into a small bowl, pressing down hard on the solid grated coconut flesh to squeeze out all the liquid.
For thinner milk, add a little more water.
Use immediately in any recipe calling for coconut milk.
This does not store well because it loses flavor quickly.