Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding) Recipe

Stir coconut into boiling water in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes then strain through cheesecloth squeezing out all of the liquid to yield 3 cups.

Stir together the cornstarch sugar nutmeg and salt. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture and cook until thickened stirring constantly. When very thick remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8x8-inch pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set.