Cook with coconut milk to slim down

Cooking with coconut milk

If you're trying to cut out ready-made sauces loaded with sugar, salt and chemicals, using coconut milk as a substitute is a great way to save on calories.

Coconut milk is made from coconut meat and water. It is thicker than regular milk, which makes it great for cooking.

Where to find it

You can find coconut milk in general supermarkets, so there's no need to visit a health store.

Coconut milk is healthy, but the regular kind packs quite a few calories. Opt for the “lite” version to trim two-thirds of the calories, without sacrificing the flavour.

Bear in mind that when you cook with coconut milk, you don't need to use much.

Cooking ideas

1. Use coconut milk to replace regular milk in smoothies.

2. Make a Thai-inspired sauce using coconut milk, the juice and zest of a lime, and salt and pepper for flavouring. Add this to stir fries or rice.

3. You could even cook rice in coconut milk instead of in water.

4. Make a vegetable or chicken curry using coconut milk.

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