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Kevin Summers/Getty ImagesCoconut Milk
This blend of coconut and water adds rich, creamy sweetness to curries and other Asian, Brazilian, and Caribbean dishes. The downside? It’s high in saturated fat.
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How to Choose Coconut Milk
Canned coconut milk comes in light (or low-fat) and regular versions. Look for it in Asian markets or the international section of your supermarket. -
How to Store Coconut Milk
Canned coconut milk can be stored in the pantry for up to 2 years; when opened, it keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Fresh coconut milk, made from boiling water that has been poured over grated coconut meat, then strained, keeps for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
How to Prepare Coconut Milk
You can reduce the fat (and calories) in a can of regular coconut milk by letting it settle, then skimming and discarding some of the thick cream off the top. -
How to Use Coconut Milk
Use coconut milk to balance spicy curries or seafood-based stews.
—Jenny RosenstrachReal Simple Coconut Milk Recipes:
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