Coconut Milk
Also known as: santan, thick coconut milk, canned coconut milk
100 g of Coconut Milk equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 6.9 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 21 tsp |
| Cup | 0.43 cup |
| Milliliter | 103 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Coconut Milk
1 tbsp Coconut Milk = 15 g
Measuring Tips
Stir well before measuring — coconut oil tends to separate at the top. Thick coconut milk (first press) for rendang/curry; thin (second press) for soups.
Common Uses
- Thai curry
- rendang
- Indian dishes
- ice cream
- smoothies
Storage
Fresh: refrigerate 2-3 days, freeze up to 1 month. Canned unopened: room temp until expiry. Opened: refrigerate 2 days.
Popular Coconut Milk Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori230
- protein2.3
- lemak23.8
- lemak jenuh21.1
- karbohidrat5.5
- natrium mg15
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?▾
1 tablespoon of coconut milk ≈ 14.5 grams, based on density 0.97 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 4.8 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 232 g.
How can I measure coconut milk accurately without a scale?▾
Stir well before measuring — coconut oil tends to separate at the top. Thick coconut milk (first press) for rendang/curry; thin (second press) for soups.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of coconut milk?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.97 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store coconut milk?▾
Fresh: refrigerate 2-3 days, freeze up to 1 month. Canned unopened: room temp until expiry. Opened: refrigerate 2 days.
What is Coconut Milk typically used for?▾
Coconut Milk is commonly used in: Thai curry, rendang, Indian dishes, ice cream, and more. Because its density is 0.97 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?▾
1 tbsp of coconut milk (~14.5 g) contains about 33 calories. Per 100 g: 230 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.