If a person needs coconut milk for a recipe what is best brand to buy? (Short of making your own which -- obvs! -- is ideal.) Last time I used Goya which was overly sweet and otherwise generally insipid. Pls advise, many thanks.
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katiebakesJanuary 7, 2011
I have used a lot of different brands of coconut milk and my personal favorite is Whole Food's 365 brand, especially when using light coconut milk. It is also organic and not too expensive.
hardlikearmourJanuary 6, 2011
I 4th the Chaokoh brand. In a pinch I'd use Thai Kitchen.
prettyPeasJanuary 6, 2011
I agree with the above posters. Also, watch out if you are shopping in a big American grocery store. I've seen sweetened coconut cream in the 'ethnic foods' section instead of the alcoholic mixers section where I think it belongs.
GreenstuffJanuary 6, 2011
REALLY be careful--just look how I mis-spelled Chao Koh!!
GreenstuffJanuary 6, 2011
Kasma Loha-unchit, a well known Thai cooking teacher recommends Cha Koh and May Ploy. Be careful though, there are brands with similar names.
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/ingredients/cocmilk.html
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/ingredients/cocmilk.html
beyondceleryJanuary 6, 2011
Chaokoh is a good brand; you'll find it in most Asian markets and often in the mainstream markets. A Taste of Thai is good, and I like the (cheapest!) one that Trader Joe's sells. But for the best flavor and richness, I usually go with Chaokoh.
Here's a link to what the can looks like:
http://thepurplepepper.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/coconut_milk.jpg
Here's a link to what the can looks like:
http://thepurplepepper.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/coconut_milk.jpg
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