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26 coconut milk recipes
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Put this storecupboard staple to use in our recipes, from creamy laksa and aubergine peanut curry to coconut panna cotta and peach ice lollies
Looking for a coconut chicken curry? Want to make coconut milk ice cream? Try our coconut milk recipe ideas below.
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Coconut milk recipes
Cashew coconut chicken curry
Make your own Sri Lankan curry powder and combine with coconut milk and toasted cashews to spice up chicken thighs in this impressive curry.
Toasted coconut and mango tres leches cake
In this Mexican-inspired recipe sweetened milks are spooned over after baking for extra moisture, then topped with a pillowy coconut cream, toasted coconut flakes and mango for sunshine on a plate.
Mauritian coconut flan
A staple at every Mauritian gathering, coconut flan evokes a sense of home and family. Shelina Permallo’s version uses simple storecupboard ingredients for its golden caramel top, bringing a taste of the island to any table.
Steak satay noodles
Make your own satay sauce with coconut milk and crunchy peanut butter, then toss it together with strips of seared sirloin steak. Don't forget the sriracha!
Poached cod with spiced coconut broth and udon noodles
Make these quick, nourishing noodle bowls packed with aromatics to warm up on cold winter nights.
Squash and coconut dal with jammy eggs and crispy onions
Liven up butternut squash with coconut milk, lightly toasted spices and crispy onions to make a vibrant vegetarian dal.
Peanut butter chicken curry
Grab a pot of good curry paste - Thai or Indian - and a tub of peanut butter and you can create a deep, rich one-pot curry in no time.
Vegan jackfruit massaman curry
A tin of jackfruit (which you can pick up at almost any supermarket) is the magic ingredient in this vegan massaman curry, made creamy with coconut milk.
Easy khao soi
Chiang Mai khao soi is a comforting curry noodle soup found everywhere in Thailand, from humble street stalls to family-run restaurants. Rich, creamy and fragrant, it features chicken drumsticks simmered in a spiced coconut milk sauce until tender, then topped with crispy fried noodles and served with tangy garnishes.
Coconut crab rice
Delicate white crab meat is uplifted with fresh, zingy Thai flavours. If you’re using a large tin of coconut milk, freeze the leftovers for another time.
Vegan Thai green curry
Coconut milk is a key ingredient in this classic Thai-style curry. This recipe tells you how to make your own spice blend, too.
Red coconut bisque with seafood salsa
Our seafood bisque is seriously addictive and packed with flavour. With creamy coconut milk and a kick of chilli, it's sure to become a family favourite.
Thai coconut fish noodles
These Thai coconut fish noodles are warming and packed with flavour. This recipe is quick, easy and a comforting midweek meal.
Eight-hour ox cheek rendang
A dry curry with incredibly tender meat, the ox cheek slow cooks resulting in caramelised meat seasoned with whole spices and lemongrass stalks.
Sri Lankan veggie curry
Sri Lankan curries are heavily spiced, chilli-hot and rich with coconut milk. This version is easy, vegan and under 500 calories.
Vietnamese rice flour and coconut vegetable pancakes
Make these crispy pancakes with any veg you like – just avoid vegetables with a high water content, like courgettes or mushrooms, as these will result in soggy pancakes.
Duck Penang curry
Coconut milk plays a vital role in this super simple Penangpe curry, packed with punchy flavour.
Tamarind and coconut plaice
Tamarind paste and coconut milk give an interesting twist to this quick midweek meal for two.
Thai red curry mussels
A spicy recipe for mussels that you will turn to time and time again. Make a quick Thai red curry mix and add coconut milk and an extra bird's eye chilli for the heat.
Encocado
This simple dish of fish in a creamy coconut sauce is cooked all along the coast of Ecuador and on the Galápagos Islands.
Vietnamese coconut, jelly and fruit cocktail bubble tea
Prep this easy vegan dessert ahead of time for an easy treat. Mix and match with whatever fresh seasonal fruits you like.
Raspberry, lime and coconut potong ice cream
With just four ingredients, make these bright and beautiful Singaporean-inspired ice lollies with sweet raspberries, zesty lime and creamy coconut milk.
Slow-braised lamb shanks with coconut and cardamom
This recipe for slow-braised lamb shanks with coconut milk promises delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat in a flavour-packed, lightly spiced sauce.
Sri Lankan watalappan (coconut custard with kithul)
Coconut milk is mixed with kithul syrup, cardamom seeds, nutmeg and vanilla to make a caramel-like custard pudding.
Coconut panna cotta with caramelised mango
This beautiful panna cotta is a twist on the traditional Italian version with the refreshing Asian flavours of coconut and mango.
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Coconut, cayenne and peach pops
Add a little twist to your lollipops with this recipe for coconut, cayenne and peach pops. Plus, they're under 100 calories each.
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Janine RatcliffeFood director
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