254 coconut milk recipes

Milk Rice is a traditional specialty food item of Sri Lanka made for special occasions. Some Sri Lankans believe it is a lucky food. It is simple to make and very tasty.

Rich, dairy-free chocolate ice cream made with full-fat coconut milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Vegan-friendly, deeply fudgy, and scoopable straight from the freezer.

A big summer fruit salad tastes even better with the tropical taste of this light bread. Slices are irresistible with nutted cream cheese or chicken salad.

A simple but tasty rice dish that's made with coconut milk.

Chickpeas simmered in creamy coconut milk with tomato, garlic, and golden turmeric. Six ingredients, one pot, and deeply fragrant. Vegan African-inspired comfort over rice.

Thai-style bananas simmered in sweetened coconut milk with a pinch of salt. A 4-ingredient dessert that doubles as a hot or cold treat, ready in 25 minutes.

Homemade coconut milk from fresh coconut and boiling water. A simple 2-ingredient method for thick or thin coconut milk used in curries, soups, and desserts.

Plantains simmered in coconut milk with curry powder, cinnamon, and cloves. A simple African and Indian-inspired side dish where the plantains absorb the spiced coconut sauce as they soften.

Whole fish sauteed in rich coconut milk with green pepper, tomato, and celery. A Caribbean-style coconut fish dish using sea bass or red snapper, ready in 30 minutes.

Eggplant simmered in spiced coconut milk with mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and a splash of vinegar. A fragrant South Asian-style vegan side dish.

Maharagwe is an East African spiced bean dish simmering black-eyed peas in coconut milk with turmeric, chili powder, tomatoes, and cilantro. Vegan, creamy, and served over rice.

Maharagwe is a Swahili spiced red bean stew simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, hot chili peppers, and tomatoes. A vegan East African comfort dish served over rice or ugali.

Quick and easy recipe is always popular, try this coconut milk mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk adds the rich and creamy taste into mashed sweet potatoes, a good side dish to serve with any main dish.

Thai rice balls in sweet coconut milk made with rice flour and arrowroot, boiled then simmered in warm coconut sauce. A naturally gluten-free Southeast Asian dessert served hot.

Tom Kha Gai, the classic Thai chicken coconut soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce. Aromatic, creamy, and bright with fresh lime juice and serrano chiles.

Authentic lamb curry with freshly ground whole spices, coconut milk, and lemongrass. Aromatic cardamom, coriander, cumin, and peppercorns create complex Indian flavors.