Can you make coconut milk with this too?
874006
Maybe, but you might try using a regular juicer for coconut milk, too. You can make awesome almond milk and rice milk though!
874007
Yes. I've used it with shredded as well as with chunks. Makes good almond milk as well.
1120693
Yes you can, I found an excellent tutorial here http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2013/05/how-to-make-heavenly-coconut-milk-whipped-cream-with-an-isi-dispenser.html
239417
You can make ANY type of nut milk. I have made almond, cashew, coconut and soy milks that are fantastic. I would recommend that you soak the nuts overnight in filtered water. I have made almond milk without soaking but it seems to be creamier after a long soaking. I also put my nut milks through a mesh nut bag to get out the smallest pieces left behind that the strainer does not capture. You can also make really good soups in minutes. I love this machine and use it daily.
2137274
You can use the grains with coconut milk as long as you transfer them back to cow's or goat's milk after a few batches. I believe the best coconut milk to use is the one in a can since it is less processed. You can use any cow's milk. Thickness and consistency is not that great if you use non-fat. Also, Organic does not work very well unless you can find the one that is not too ultra pasteurized. When you transition to other milk, it does take time for the grains to get used to the new environment. Hope this helps.
1363973
I've only made with soy milk, which already has sugar in it. I imagine the little bacteria would love a bit of sugar! If I was to try, I would start with only a teaspoon dissolved in the coconut milk. Good luck!
890049
YES!!! I bought it just for that and it absolutely works wonderfully!! The key to the coconut cream is that it needs to be room temperature before you try to dispense of it, otherwise you will use up all the nitric. I discovered if you have stored your coconut cream in the iSi in the refrigerator and want to use it quickly, running it under hot water for a minute helps speed up the process, but DO NOT heat up too long or it will just create a runny mess. NOTE: If you try to dispense and you hear a airy noise and no cream...STOP and wait till it warms up a little more or you will use up all of the nitric. Another note: Buy a lot of nitric! The instruction manual tells you what fat content something needs to have in order for the iSi to work...it is not just for cows milk!
1030628
There will be a significant solid chunk of coconut cream in the can (the good stuff!). This allows you to just use that for whipping or thickening foods but if you want the whole can, you can shake it but there will still be some chunks. I find a whisk will do a decent job but if you want a completely smooth milk, you'll need a blender, mixer, etc. to get it smooth. You can also warm it slightly which will also help blending. Hope that helps.
1241694
Yes, I have made yogurt using (canned culinary) coconut milk with great results using the instructions for regular milk. I add agar agar as a thickener. Enjoy!
1384007
Yes! You can use any kind of milk (whole, skim, almond, soy). Just make sure to add a couple tablespoons of honey. Or look for a recipe on internet.
149371
Yes, I think so. I use it to with almond milk to make naturally flavored coffee creamers and I have had to cut down on the amount of coconut I use because it is so intense.
1230131
Absolutely! You need just about a teaspoon of the coconut ghee. Especially good for making coconut rice in the cooker using basmati rice, coconut milk, a tiny bit of sugar, salt, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole cardamom, a bay leaf, a tsp of coconut ghee. Coconut oil has a very distinct flavor, especially when mixed with ghee.
1374898
My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk. The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank. I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk. If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers. Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised)
712545
Yes it works with canned coconut milk! You let it settle out in the refrigerator, pour the liquid off the top and use the thick cream from the bottom.
1197055
The directions on the can call for using 2 cans of coconut milk and a whole can of paste per recipe. I tried several times to make a half batch with 1/2 can paste and 1 can coconut milk, but it never came out right consistency-wise. However, if you like it less spicy, or you're making a different recipe with it (e.g. soup), you could just use a partial can and freeze the rest for later. I never had a problem using it from the freezer.
1792827
yes as long as there is milk sugars for your grains to eat there won't be a problem, just be sure your grains are healthy before you begin to add coconut milk.
1613277
I wouldn't but you could mix something thin like chocolate milk. We have only mixed little blocks, puff balls, paper pieces, etc. I don't want to get anything sweet up into the motor section of the mixer.
930686
Yes it can, however, coconut absorbs a lot of moisture so you may need to add more liquid. I would start off using a small amount of coconut ( perhaps a table spoon at a time) to see how you like it.