coconut milk Recipes
33 delicious coconut milk recipes from around the world
Bรกnh Xรจo Miแปn Tรขy (Mekong Delta Crispy Crepe)
A signature dish from the Mekong Delta, this Bรกnh Xรจo is a larger, exceptionally crispy crepe made with a coconut milk-infused batter, giving it a rich flavor and golden hue. It's traditionally served with a generous amount of fresh bean sprouts and a medley of fresh herbs, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and dipped in a savory-sweet nuoc cham.
Bicol Express
A rich and spicy Filipino stew featuring tender pork belly simmered in creamy coconut milk with pungent shrimp paste and a generous amount of chilies. This Bicolano classic is known for its intense heat and savory depth.
Cร Ri Gร (Vietnamese Chicken Curry)
A fragrant and comforting Vietnamese chicken curry, characterized by its mild spice, creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and hearty potatoes and carrots. This dish beautifully blends French, Indian, and Vietnamese culinary influences, making it a unique and satisfying meal.
Chemmeen Curry (Kerala Prawn Curry)
A classic coastal Kerala delicacy featuring succulent prawns simmered in a rich, spiced coconut gravy, enhanced with the delightful tang of raw mango. This dish is a vibrant representation of South Indian coastal cuisine.
Gaeng Keow Wan Look Chin Pla (Thai Green Curry with Fish Balls)
A classic and vibrant Thai green curry featuring bouncy fish balls, tender Thai eggplant, and fragrant Thai basil, simmered in a rich coconut milk broth. This quick and easy curry is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Gaeng Khiao Wan (Thai Green Curry)
Aromatic and creamy Thai green curry featuring tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with a vibrant green curry paste and tender Thai eggplant. This classic dish is known for its complex flavors and comforting richness.
Gaeng Phet (Thai Red Curry)
A rich and aromatic Thai red curry featuring tender meat simmered in a spicy coconut milk sauce. This dish is known for its vibrant color and complex flavor profile, often spicier than its green curry counterpart.
Gaeng Phet Ped Yang (Thai Roast Duck Curry)
A rich and aromatic Thai red curry featuring succulent pieces of crispy roast duck simmered in a creamy coconut milk base, enhanced with the sweetness of grapes and lychees, and the bright acidity of cherry tomatoes and pineapple. This dish offers a delightful fusion of classic Thai flavors with a touch of sweetness, making it a popular and impressive restaurant-style meal.
Ginataang Hipon (Shrimp in Coconut Milk)
A classic Filipino comfort food, Ginataang Hipon features succulent shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk with tender vegetables. This dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal.
Ginataang Kalabasa (Squash in Coconut Milk)
A comforting and classic Filipino home-style dish featuring tender kabocha squash simmered in rich, creamy coconut milk, often with a savory protein like shrimp or pork and crisp string beans. It's a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Gulai Kambing (Indonesian Goat Curry)
A rich and aromatic Indonesian goat curry, featuring tender goat meat simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth infused with a complex blend of spices. This festive dish is a staple during celebrations.
Gulai Kawah (Malaysian Feast Curry)
A rich and aromatic beef curry cooked in a large pot, traditionally prepared for Malaysian feasts (kenduri). This Gulai Kawah features tender beef simmered in a luscious coconut milk gravy, infused with a complex spice paste (rempah) and finished with toasted coconut (kerisik) and potatoes.
Kari Kepala Ikan (Malaysian Fish Head Curry)
A rich and aromatic Indian-Malaysian fusion classic, this fish head curry features a whole fish head simmered in a spicy, tangy, and creamy coconut-based gravy, often served with a side of rice or roti canai. The tender fish meat, especially the gelatinous cheek and eye, is a prized delicacy.
Kerala Fish Curry
A fragrant and flavorful Kerala-style fish curry featuring tender pieces of fish simmered in a tangy, red coconut milk broth infused with the unique sourness of kokum. This signature dish from the coast of Kerala is a delightful seafood experience.
Khanom Jeen Nam Ya (Thai Rice Noodles with Fish Curry Sauce)
A beloved Thai classic, Khanom Jeen Nam Ya features delicate fermented rice noodles (khanom jeen) served with a rich, aromatic, and slightly spicy fish curry sauce. The sauce is simmered with coconut milk, red curry paste, and flaked fish, creating a complex flavor profile. It's traditionally served with a vibrant array of fresh and pickled vegetables for a refreshing contrast.
Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles)
A beloved Northern Thai dish, Khao Soi is a rich and fragrant coconut curry noodle soup. It features tender chicken simmered in a spiced coconut broth, served with soft egg noodles and topped with a delightful tangle of crispy fried noodles, fresh lime, pickled mustard greens, and thinly sliced shallots.
Khao Tang Na Tang (Thai Rice Crackers with Coconut Pork Dip)
A classic Thai royal appetizer featuring crispy, puffed rice crackers served with a rich, savory-sweet coconut milk and pork dip. This dish offers a delightful contrast in textures and a complex flavor profile.
Kluay Buat Chi (Thai Bananas in Coconut Milk)
A comforting and simple Thai dessert featuring ripe bananas gently simmered in a sweet, fragrant coconut milk broth. The pandan leaves infuse the milk with a subtle floral aroma, and a pinch of salt balances the sweetness, making it a delightful treat.
Laing (Filipino Taro Leaves in Spicy Coconut Milk)
A classic Bicolano dish featuring tender dried taro leaves simmered in rich, spicy coconut milk with tender pieces of pork. This recipe emphasizes the traditional method of not stirring to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
Lemang
Lemang is a traditional Malay dish of glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes, essential for celebrations like Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The rice is infused with the smoky aroma of the bamboo and the rich flavor of coconut milk.
Masak Lemak Cili Api
A rich and creamy coconut milk-based curry from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, featuring the fiery heat of bird's eye chilies and aromatic spices. This dish is traditionally made with chicken or fish.
Massaman Curry
A rich and aromatic Thai-Muslim curry with Persian influences, featuring tender beef slow-cooked with potatoes in a fragrant coconut milk broth, infused with warm spices and finished with the crunch of roasted peanuts.
Nasi Dagang
Nasi Dagang, meaning 'trader's rice', is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish traditionally enjoyed as a breakfast staple on the east coast of Malaysia, particularly in Terengganu. It features a unique blend of red and glutinous rice steamed in rich coconut milk, served with a spicy and creamy fish curry (Gulai Ikan Tongkol) and accompanied by pickled vegetables (acar).
Nasi Kuning (Indonesian Yellow Rice)
A fragrant and festive Indonesian yellow rice, traditionally made with turmeric and coconut milk, often served for celebrations and special occasions. The vibrant yellow color symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.