FÅ« Yue Posted October 6, 2012 I like almond milk also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted October 6, 2012 In India we got coconut milk fresh. Lovely stuff. Here in England it comes in tins and is nowhere near as nice. Good for cooking with though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted October 6, 2012 I know I'm a boring bastard but is this Taoist Discussion??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted October 6, 2012 I know I'm a boring bastard but is this Taoist Discussion??? It will be once someone say that coconut milk sucks, and it does 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted October 7, 2012 I know I'm a boring bastard but is this Taoist Discussion??? pesky moderators, lol  Oops, I'm still used to having General Discussion listed first; that's what I intended..  /moderator hat on moved topic into General D. /mod off   I think it does tonify essence or something, doesn't it? Anyone know the TCM and/or health properties of coconut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted October 7, 2012 It will be once someone say that coconut milk sucks, and it does  What! You mean you don't suck it, it sucks you. Amazing stuff. Must be some quantum weirdness involved I would guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted October 7, 2012 mmmm thai curry! Â red...mmmmm greeen.... mmmmm.. panang... <slobber>...masaman...mmmmmmmmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birch Posted October 7, 2012 Watch out for the 'with pulp' and 'without pulp' distinction on the can. I don't like it with bits in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted October 7, 2012 i buy thai milk by arroy-d it is the meatiest  but no bits, just thick  <drool> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C T Posted October 7, 2012 Coconut juice (which is, i think, what Ms K is on about) and coconut milk have a very cooling effect on the body. According to TCM its advisable to consume only in moderation. Excess consumption often leads to increased dampness in the body, usually evidenced by increased phlegm production, constipation, bloating and gas build-up. Â A good substitute for coconut milk in curries is coconut yogurt. Yogurt has a cooling essence as well, but its a beneficial one, tending to neutralise excess yang, and does not lead to any dampness build-up like coconut will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ish Posted October 7, 2012 Coconut juice (which is, i think, what Ms K is on about) and coconut milk have a very cooling effect on the body. According to TCM its advisable to consume only in moderation. Excess consumption often leads to increased dampness in the body, usually evidenced by increased phlegm production, constipation, bloating and gas build-up. Â A good substitute for coconut milk in curries is coconut yogurt. Yogurt has a cooling essence as well, but its a beneficial one, tending to neutralise excess yang, and does not lead to any dampness build-up like coconut will. Â Does chilli, ginger, garlic etc balance that yin effect of coconut by any chance? I think i know why thai curry is so good now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C T Posted October 7, 2012 Does chilli, ginger, garlic etc balance that yin effect of coconut by any chance? I think i know why thai curry is so good now...  This info page might lend some insight: http://www.comoxvalleyacupuncture.com/recommend.html  ...however, it does not explain why Thai curries are quite so yummmy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
