Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water)

Raw coconut milk is the liquid pressed from grated fresh coconut meat mixed with water, distinct from canned coconut milk which is typically more concentrated and stabilized. It has a light, thin consistency compared to canned versions and a fresh, subtly sweet coconut flavor. It is used as a base for curries and soups in Southeast Asian and Caribbean cooking, poured over rice or fruit, blended into smoothies, or used to make homemade coconut yogurt and desserts. Because it separates on standing, it is typically shaken or stirred well before use, and can be strained through cheesecloth if made fresh from grated coconut at home.

At 230 calories per cup, it is lighter than canned coconut milk, with 23.8 g of fat and just 5.54 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, most of that fat unsaturated but still calorie-dense per cup. It has a modest 2.2 g of fiber per 100 g from the coconut solids in suspension. Fresh raw coconut milk is highly perishable and should be refrigerated and used within a day or two, or frozen in portions; it works well stirred into a curry base or as a dairy-free addition to coffee, oatmeal, or baked goods where a light coconut flavor is wanted without the density of canned milk.