Substitute Light coconut milk for Coconut milk
What coconut milk does in a recipe: Rich, creamy dairy-free base for curries, stews, and desserts.
Light coconut milk
per 1 cup regular coconut milk
US1 cup light coconut milk + 1 tsp oil if richness matters
Metric240 ml + 5 ml
CommonBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Less fat; add oil for body.
What changes: Thinner
Best for: Soups
More options: all 2 Coconut milk substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Light coconut milk for Coconut milk?
- per 1 cup regular coconut milk — US: 1 cup light coconut milk + 1 tsp oil if richness matters. Metric: 240 ml + 5 ml.
- Why does Light coconut milk work as a Coconut milk substitute?
- Less fat; add oil for body.
- What changes when you use Light coconut milk instead of Coconut milk?
- Thinner
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