Topic: Coconut Block

[Mikka1]

I've never seen it in my Indian stores.
I think I can get this from the Chinese supermarket, will this do please?

http://images.ethicalsuperstore.com/images/resize280/41724.jpg

[joshallen2k]

Not a brand that I've seen, but it looks OK.

[Mikka1]

Thanks Josh.
I've not seen it on the Chinese Shelves either but that's probably because I wasn't looking for it. I'll print of the image and take it with me tomorrow if I get a chance to go?

Thanks again.

Not a brand that I've seen, but it looks OK.

[Bobby Bhuna]

I usually see it in a green blue cardboard box the size of a bar of soap with a coconut on the front. You can get it in Tesco. Blue Dragon will be fine but is more expensive usually.

[Mikka1]

Hi bobby thanks.
I'm in the states where everything is like the 5th dimension. Almost the same but not quite.... I guess Cory will know what I'm talking about being in Ozzy perhaps?

Thanks for this its another heads up on what to look for.

I usually see it in a green blue cardboard box the size of a bar of soap with a coconut on the front. You can get it in Tesco. Blue Dragon will be fine but is more expensive usually.

[Mikka1]

Drat. Although I took a picture of the stuff nowhere has it? 
I guess I'll have to order it online, everywhere has it online...

Will Coconut Milk be a good substitute? 

[JerryM]

Mikka,

the block is real good stuff. it looks exactly like your pic. it's a white solid block inside - a bit like candle wax. mine is by KTC.

i don't feel there is a substitute without a loss in taste. i use it in specific circumstances only ie base and in CK's CTM. i also have the coconut flour which i use for mains quite a lot (much more than block).

i think whatever u use would give u an idea (effectively it gives a coconut flavour at the end of the day). i know some don't like to use it - so leaving out is also an option.

[Mikka1]

I knew you would say there isn't one. 
Oh well I'll get some on line then.

I'll just cook up some of Bruces base this time adding a whole pepper and adding the Ajwain. I've got a thing for that too. :

When I've got it all together I'll post my lamb prep, method and recipe.. It's just about bang on in taste with one place I visit, (When I can afford it that is).

Thanks Jerry.

Mikka,

the block is real good stuff. it looks exactly like your pic. it's a white solid block inside - a bit like candle wax. mine is by KTC.

i don't feel there is a substitute without a loss in taste. i use it in specific circumstances only ie base and in CK's CTM. i also have the coconut flour which i use for mains quite a lot (much more than block).

i think whatever u use would give u an idea (effectively it gives a coconut flavour at the end of the day). i know some don't like to use it - so leaving out is also an option.

[Cory Ander]

Drat. Although I took a picture of the stuff nowhere has it? 
I guess I'll have to order it online, everywhere has it online...

Will Coconut Milk be a good substitute? 

I depends what you want to use it for Mikka?

To my mind, coconut milk powder is the best form of coconut for most curry making and should be a good substitute for the coconut block (which can have quite a dry, greasy taste, I find)

[JerryM]

CA,

is the milk powder different to the flour. i've not come across it.