coconut milk
noun
1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
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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.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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 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
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
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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 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
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
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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