Homemade Coconut Milk

Steps

1. Pierce the soft eye of the coconut with a skewer and drain out the water.
2. Smash the coconut open with a hammer.
3. Remove the coconut meat from the shell using a flat, dull knife.
4. Wash the coconut meat, then add it to a blender with enough water to cover it. Blend until smooth, working in batches if needed.
5. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to extract the milk.