How to Use coconut milk in a Sentence

coconut milk

noun
  • Stir in broth, sorghum, and coconut milk.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • You there with the coconut milk matcha, wild salmon sushi, and two dates.
    — Claire Fitzsimmons, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Use only half a can of coconut milk for a recipe?
    — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The frosty halo on top is frozen coconut milk and lime juice.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Rambukkana pulls out her tray of coconut milk rice.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Warm coconut milk jar in warm water and shake it to break up lumps.
    — Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2021
  • Add the stock, coconut milk and curry paste and bring to a boil.
    — Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Add the contents of the pan and the cup coconut milk to the blender.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Add half of the hot coconut milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisk.
    — Callie Blount, al, 25 Oct. 2019
  • For a dairy-free option, use oat milk or coconut milk.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Swap out some or all of the water for broth, coconut milk or dashi.
    — Ali Slagle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Shake the can of coconut milk before adding to the pan; add the broth.
    — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 22 Sep. 2017
  • Add coconut milk, ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup water and bring to a boil.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • Go crazy and order it with coconut milk and cream (tom yum gung nam kohn).
    — Katherine Lagrave, CNT, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Nasi lemak is one of the main breakfast items, which is like a coconut milk rice.
    — AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
  • Pour in the coconut milk and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil.
    — Daina Falk, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and soy sauce, and bring the pot back up to a simmer.
    — Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Here, coconut milk, chia seeds and a touch of maple syrup are used to make the chia pudding.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in both the heavy cream and coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
    — Fox News, 3 June 2013
  • Once hot, slowly stream the tea mixture over the coconut milk.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 5 June 2020
  • The fat in coconut milk mimics the fat in dairy milk for the best results.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Place rice, coconut milk and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 Apr. 2021
  • If things get too spicy, a splash of coconut milk or squeeze of lime can help mellow things out.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The cake is made with coconut milk and coconut flakes throughout.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Using tongs, flip the skewers, then brush with some of the coconut milk.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Two cans of coconut milk were found stored directly on the floor in the kitchen.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Watch the pros chop up the jackfruit on the spot before bathing it in rich coconut milk.
    — Dan Q. Dao, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022
  • And a lot of Mud\Wtr with Erewhon coconut milk.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Thai Kitchen's coconut milk is the test kitchen's go-to for most other recipes.
    — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 31 Jan. 2018
  • And no matter what, save room for the coconut milk ice cream with mango, and sticky rice.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug. 2022

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