coconut Recipes
64 delicious coconut recipes from around the world
Kolak Pisang Ubi (Banana and Sweet Potato Compote)
A comforting and sweet Indonesian dessert, Kolak features tender pieces of banana and sweet potato simmered in fragrant coconut milk infused with palm sugar and pandan leaves. It's a popular dish, especially during Ramadan for breaking the fast.
Kuih Ketayap (Pandan Coconut Rolls)
Delicate, emerald-green pandan crepes encasing a sweet, caramelized coconut filling. These delightful rolls are a popular Malaysian sweet treat, perfect for any occasion.
Kuih Seri Muka
A beloved two-layer Malaysian sweet treat featuring a base of steamed glutinous rice topped with a rich, vibrant pandan-infused coconut custard.
Kuih Talam (Two-Layer Pandan and Coconut Cake)
A beloved Malaysian tea-time treat, Kuih Talam features two distinct layers: a fragrant green pandan base and a creamy white coconut topping, both with a delightfully soft and slightly chewy texture.
Kutsinta
Filipino kutsinta are soft, chewy, and slightly gelatinous steamed rice cakes with a distinct brown hue and a hint of coconut. Perfect for merienda (afternoon snack) or dessert.
Laksa Lemak (Nyonya Coconut Curry Noodles)
A rich and aromatic Nyonya-style coconut curry noodle soup, featuring a fragrant broth simmered with laksa paste, coconut milk, and chicken stock. It's generously topped with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, fresh bean sprouts, and the distinct herbaceous aroma of laksa leaf. A beloved dish with regional variations hotly debated.
Lod Chong (Thai Pandan Jelly Noodles)
A beloved Thai dessert featuring delicate, chewy pandan-flavored jelly noodles (lod chong) served in a rich, sweet coconut milk broth over crushed ice. It's a refreshing and visually appealing treat.
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak, the beloved national dish of Malaysia, is fragrant coconut rice cooked with pandan leaves, typically served with a spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, a hard-boiled egg, and fresh cucumber slices. It's a versatile dish enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Pulut Panggang (Grilled Glutinous Rice Parcels)
Fragrant and slightly sweet parcels of glutinous rice, filled with a savory spiced coconut and dried shrimp mixture, then grilled to perfection in banana leaves.
Rendang Daging (Indonesian Dry Beef Curry)
A rich and intensely flavored Indonesian dry beef curry, where beef is slow-cooked in coconut milk and a complex spice paste until the liquid evaporates and the meat is tender and caramelized. Considered by many to be one of the world's best dishes.
Sangkhaya (Thai Coconut Custard)
A classic Thai dessert featuring a rich, silky coconut custard, traditionally steamed inside a small pumpkin or coconut shell. This elegant dessert is subtly sweet and fragrant with pandan.
Sangkhaya Fak Thong (Thai Pumpkin Coconut Custard)
A traditional Thai dessert where a rich, creamy coconut custard is steamed inside a whole, tender pumpkin, creating an edible and beautiful serving vessel.
Serabi (Indonesian Coconut Pancakes)
Serabi are delightful, soft, and slightly chewy coconut pancakes, often enjoyed as a popular street food snack in Indonesia, especially in the city of Solo. They are traditionally cooked in small, unglazed clay molds, giving them a unique texture and aroma. Served warm with a sweet palm sugar syrup, they are a simple yet satisfying treat.
Soto Betawi
Soto Betawi is a rich and creamy beef soup, a specialty from Jakarta (Betawi). It features tender beef and offal simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth, enhanced with aromatic spices.
Tom Kha Gai
A fragrant and creamy Thai coconut chicken soup, featuring the distinct aromatic notes of galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. It's a comforting and milder counterpart to the fiery Tom Yum soup.
Tub Tim Grob (Thai Red Rubies)
A classic Thai dessert featuring chewy, jewel-like 'red rubies' (water chestnuts coated in tapioca starch) suspended in a sweet, creamy coconut milk broth, served over crushed ice. It's wonderfully refreshing and visually appealing.
Arroz con Coco (Colombian Coconut Rice)
A beloved Colombian side dish from the Caribbean coast, this Arroz con Coco is a delightful balance of sweet and savory, with tender rice infused with the rich flavor of coconut milk.
Arroz con Coco Venezolano
A sweet and fragrant Venezuelan coconut rice, often served as a side dish, especially in coastal regions. It's simple to make and highlights the tropical flavors of coconut.
Beijinho
Beijinho, meaning 'little kiss' in Portuguese, are sweet, chewy coconut truffles made from condensed milk. They are a popular treat in Brazil, often served at parties and celebrations, and are a delightful, simple-to-make confection.
Besitos de Coco
Venezuelan coconut kisses (Besitos de Coco) are delightful, sweet, chewy coconut macaroons that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Bienmesabe
A rich and creamy Venezuelan coconut pudding, often described as 'tastes good to me' (Bienmesabe). This dessert has colonial origins and is a delightful sweet treat.
Cazuela de Mariscos
A rich and creamy Colombian seafood stew, featuring a medley of fresh seafood simmered in a flavorful coconut milk base with aromatic vegetables.
Cocada
Cocada is a beloved Brazilian coconut candy, a sweet and chewy confection often found at beaches and street markets. This recipe focuses on the classic caramelized version.
Cocadas
Sweet, chewy coconut candies, traditionally made on the Caribbean coast. They can be white or brown depending on the sugar used, offering a delightful tropical treat.