Homemade coconut milk from coconut flakes

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 100 g desiccated coconut
• 500 ml boiling water

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest time approx. 6 minutes; Total time approx. 21 minutes

Place the coconut flakes in a tall, slim mixing bowl and blend dry with a hand blender, shaking gently every now and then to ensure all the flakes are incorporated. Then pour the boiling water over the coconut flakes and blend for a good minute. Wait 5-6 minutes and blend again. Place a sieve over a collecting bowl and line it with a tea towel or muslin cloth. Pour the blended milk through it and press out the coconut flakes with a spoon. Wait at least 5 minutes (the mixture will be hot) and then, with clean hands, press the mixture into the towel. Poured into a clean, boiled bottle, the milk will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It is suitable for baking or cooking, but can also be drunk neat. The consistency is liquid to slightly creamy. The leftover coconut flakes can be used in cakes or muffins.