Is there anything I can do with about 1/2 cup of leftover coconut milk?

Question

I hate to waste it. I used it for the first time today to make a sorbet. I was disappointed that it didnt taste like coconut. Anyway, I would like to make something else quick and easy with it but I havent a clue! HELP!

Answer 1

CURRIES or even some stir frys! Lots of Indian & Thai recipes
require coco milk.

I have also frozen it for later use (in airtight tupperware).

Answer 2

Although you don't have enough to make a full recipe, your request made me think of this recipe my sister gave me. I've tried it and it is very sticky but good tasting. Funny, the friend is a medical doctor -- note the high carbohydrate & cholesterol forming content.

Filipino Rice Confection
from Beryl's friend

2 cups sweet rice
14 oz. Coconut milk
¾ cups brown sugar

Mix above ingredients. Bake 350° or Stir in pot 45 minutes at low heat. (Mixture is very sticky.) Cut into squares.

Roll squares in shredded coconut

Answer 3

If you only have 1/2 cup left. You can use it instead of milk in a dessert pudding. You can make rice or tapioca pudding with it or you can make a quick curry by sauteing your spices, garlic & ginger as a base, add your meat, shrimp or tofu and pour in your coconut milk.

Answer 4

Try this simple dish:

Slice one or two bananas thickly. Bring the coconut milk to boil and add 2 tbsp brown sugar (it would take even better when you have palm sugar) and the sliced bananas. To thicken the sauce, just add 2 tbsp of sago.

Answer 5

Allow cat to have a few table spoons of left over coconut milk enabling hairball passage

Answer 6

Add it to a can of cream of chicken and mushroom soup with a little curry pour over skinless chicken breast and bake. So much better than your ice cream that I would of made with cream de caco as it is thicker,sweeter than coconut milk.

Answer 7

Pour it into an airtight container and freeze until you get an idea about how to use it. Mix with a little pwd sugar and pour over chocolate cake.

Answer 8

You can make some lovely cocktails by mixing it with fruit juices and spirits like vodka or tequila. And it goes well in fruit punch, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic. And it freezes well, so you can save it until next time you need it.

Answer 9

Pina coladas! Ummmmmm

Answer 10

ad it to a white or yellow cake mix before baking,substitute pineapple juice for the water in the cake mix and ad some crushed pineapple