Desiccated Coconut, mixed in an electric blender with hot water and strained through a sieve makes adequate coconut milk. Blend 2 cups of coconut with 2 cups hot water at high speed for 30 seconds, then squeeze and strain for thick coconut milk. Return coconut to blender with another 2 1/2 cups hot water and repeat the process to obtain thin coconut milk.

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