coconut milk

noun

: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water

: coconut water

Examples of coconut milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This vegetarian dish takes its cue from one of her favorite Saigon street snacks of sea snails sauteed in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk. —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 Perhaps Sprite with Summer Fruit Syrup and coconut milk? How unhealthy is dirty soda? —

Emily Bloch, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2024 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for coconut milk

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