Trinidadian Coconut Milk

Ingredients

 * 4 cups grated coconut
 * 2 cups boiling water or hot milk

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl cover the grated coconut with the boiling water and let settle for 15 minutes.
 * 2) Drain the coconut through the strainer, reserving the liquid. The coconut meat may be squeezed through a muslin cloth to collect the remaining liquid.
 * 3) Store in a container and refrigerate. The "cream rises to the top".