Pranee's Thai Kitchen

Hi Pranee!

I made tom yum gai and green curried fried rice.  It was delicious.

Can I freeze leftover coconut milk?  I’m never sure what to do with the leftovers when I only need a portion out of a can.

Thanks so much.

JC

Dear JC,

Thank you for your questions.  Could you please save some leftovers for me?  I mean the soup and the fried rice, not the coconut milk.

Yes, keeping it in the freezer is a good way to save the leftover coconut milk.  I would recommend saving it in a portion needed according to your favorite recipe.  Then thaw it overnight in the fridge or place the whole container of coconut milk in warm water for a short period of time.  When the frozen coconut milk separates from the container then place the coconut milk in a small pot and let it sit at room temperature or heat at a low temperature until it thaws.

After opening a can of coconut milk, you may store it for 2 to 4 days in the fridge, then it goes bad quickly after that.  So the freezer is the sure thing.

I hope these tips help.

Pranee