20 Coconut Milk Recipes Worth Trying
Source: Duke, AdobeStock Coconut milk is not just a vegetarian alternative to regular milk; it's a versatile ingredient with an interesting flavor and wide range of applications. Dishes made with coconut milk are very popular among healthy eating enthusiasts and those observing fasts. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Chocolate Cake with Coconut Milk
Source: dzen.ruCompletely vegan, incredibly simple, and yet very delicious.
You will need: 400 ml coconut milk, 200 g flour, 140 g brown sugar, 60 g cocoa, 20 g shredded coconut, 12 g baking powder.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients, including shredded coconut. Pour in the warm coconut milk and stir. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Calamari in Coconut Milk
Source: food.ruAn easy way to prepare seafood that will impress everyone.
You will need: 1 kg calamari, 50 g butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp grated ginger, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 350 ml coconut milk, 30 g lemon, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 5 sprigs cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Lightly sauté ginger and minced garlic in butter. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add soy sauce, coconut milk, a couple of lemon wedges, spices to taste, and chopped cilantro. Simmer the sauce until it thickens, add the calamari bodies (blanched in boiling water) and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Oatmeal with Coconut Milk
Source: connect.advocare.comA wonderful porridge for the whole family for breakfast!
You will need: 1 cup rolled oats, 400 ml coconut milk, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts.
Preparation: Bring coconut milk to a boil and dilute it slightly with water to taste. Reduce heat, add rolled oats and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Finally, add honey and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
4. Orange-Coconut Muffin
Source: cookpad.comA perfect example of simple and accessible baking!
You will need: 200 g flour, 1 tbsp starch, 140 g sugar, 2 pinches vanilla, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 50 ml orange juice, 210 ml coconut milk, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix coconut milk with sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and oil. You can add a little zest. Then add the sifted flour with starch and baking powder, mix the dough until smooth, pour into a mold, and bake the muffin in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Rice with Onions and Carrots in Coconut Milk
Source: recipeis.ruA unique Lenten variation of pilaf in an Asian style.
You will need: 300 g rice, 1 carrot, 3 cloves garlic, 10 g ginger, 1 onion, 200 ml coconut milk, 450 ml water, 1 tsp turmeric, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion, garlic, and ginger, grate the carrot on a fine grater, and sauté everything until soft. Add turmeric and spices, and fry for another minute. Pour in coconut milk, bring to a boil, and simmer everything over low heat, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the rinsed rice and water, bring everything to a boil again, and cook until the liquid is completely absorbed and the rice is soft.
6. Lenten Sponge Cake with Coconut Milk
Source: paulinecakeclub.ruUseful for similar Lenten vegetarian cakes for holidays!
You will need: 250 g flour, 50 g cocoa, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt and soda each, 150 ml coconut milk, 130 ml warm water, 190 g sugar, 85 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and soda. Mix water, coconut milk, and sugar until dissolved. Pour in lemon juice and oil, stir again, and then add the dry ingredients. Knead the dough until it has the consistency of sour cream, pour into a mold, and bake the sponge cake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk
Source: niftyrecipe.comA very light, delicate, and healthy PP dessert that melts in your mouth.
You will need: 1 apple, 1 tbsp sugar, 120 g rice, 200 ml coconut milk, 15 ml syrup to taste, cinnamon.
Preparation: Cook the rice in advance. Finely chop the peeled apple and mix it with sugar and cinnamon. Sauté the apples in a pan until soft and golden. Mix rice, coconut milk, syrup, and a little more cinnamon. Let stand for 15 minutes and spoon into molds. Top with apples.
8. Broccoli with Cashews in Coconut Milk
Source: pinterest.esAnd if you want to be even more original, drizzle the dish with maple syrup.
You will need: 600 g broccoli, 100 g onion, 40 g cashews, 45 g butter, 100 ml coconut milk, spices, 1 pinch chili flakes.
Preparation: Slice the onion into half-rings, separate the broccoli into florets, and halve the cashews. Cook the broccoli for 4 minutes in boiling water and drain. Sauté the onion in 30 g of butter until golden. Add broccoli, spices, and coconut milk, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. In the remaining butter, fry the cashews until golden and sprinkle over the dish.
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9. Pumpkin Puree Soup with Chickpeas and Coconut Milk
Source: arnfoto.ruAn aromatic seasonal soup that warms you perfectly in cold weather.
You will need: 350 g pumpkin, 2 potatoes, 100 g cooked or canned chickpeas, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 1 liter water or broth, 300 ml coconut milk, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté until soft. Add diced pumpkin and potatoes, pour in water or broth, season, and cook the soup for 25 minutes after boiling over medium heat. Add chickpeas, heat slightly, and blend everything with an immersion blender. Pour in coconut milk and cook the soup for another 5-7 minutes.
10. Noodle Soup with Salmon in Coconut Milk
Source: vkusnyblog.ruWill appeal to all fans of Asian, especially Thai, cuisine.
You will need: 150 g noodles, 700 g salmon fillet, 320 ml fish broth, 400 ml coconut milk, 1 chili pepper, 10 g ginger, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp curry, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
Preparation: Slice the onion into thin feathers and lightly sauté. Add chopped chili, ginger, and garlic, season with curry, and simmer for 2-4 minutes. Pour in broth and coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
Dice the salmon fillet, add to the soup, bring to a second boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Season the soup to taste. Separately cook the noodles, arrange them in bowls, pour in the soup, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
11. Coconut Panna Cotta with White Chocolate
Source: lobsterhouse.ruServe it with any fruit or berry sauce to taste.
You will need: 250 ml coconut milk, 100 g white chocolate, 15 g gelatin, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix coconut milk, salt, and gelatin, let stand for 10 minutes, and then place over medium heat. Bring the mixture almost to a boil until the gelatin dissolves, then remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and stir thoroughly until it dissolves. Pour the jelly into molds and refrigerate until set.
12. Banana Pancakes with Coconut Milk
Source: domashniy.ruWe recommend frying these pancakes in coconut oil too!
You will need: 60 ml coconut milk, 2 bananas, 4 tbsp rice flour, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp baking soda and apple cider vinegar each, cinnamon.
Preparation: Slightly warm the coconut milk, whisk the eggs, and mash the bananas with a fork. Mix everything together, then add cinnamon and rice flour. Finally, add the baking soda (quenched with vinegar), mix the batter, and fry the pancakes in a pan.
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13. Beetroot Cream Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: koolinar.ruAn incredible mix of culinary traditions for lovers of original flavors.
You will need: 1 beetroot, 1 potato, 1 onion, 1/2 celery stalk, 1/2 carrot, 2 tomatoes, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp corn, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 cup coconut milk, spices.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot and diced potato until tender. Finely chop onion, celery, carrot, and ginger, and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add peeled and diced tomatoes, season, and fry for another couple of minutes. Add the potato with the water it was cooked in, and simmer everything for 5-7 minutes, covered.
Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the chopped beetroot and blend everything until smooth. Pour in coconut milk, bring the soup to a boil again, season, and cook for a couple of minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with corn and parsley.
14. Tofu with Spinach in Coconut Milk
Source: bublik.delfi.eeA vegetarian dish that will pleasantly surprise even meat lovers.
You will need: 400 g tofu, 400 g spinach, 400 ml coconut milk, 1 onion, 3 cm ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Finely chop onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for a minute over high heat. Pour coconut milk over the vegetables, bring to a boil, and add soy sauce and spinach. Bring everything to a boil again and add diced tofu. Simmer the dish for 2 minutes, season, and sprinkle with sesame seeds when serving.
15. Cold Cucumber Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: goodhouse.ruThe most refreshing and diet-friendly soup for spring and summer.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 3 cm ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch basil and parsley each, 200 ml coconut milk, 2 handfuls ice, spices.
Preparation: Place ginger, garlic, cucumbers, and all herbs in a blender. Season and blend until smooth. Pour in coconut milk, add ice, and blend the soup again until smooth, then serve immediately.
16. Quick Pancakes with Coconut Milk
Source: dietdoctor.comFor fluffier pancakes, add a little quenched baking soda to the batter.
You will need: 2 eggs, 1 tbsp sugar, 200 g flour, 400 ml coconut milk, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar and coconut milk. Add flour with salt, mix the batter, and let stand for 10 minutes. Fry the pancakes in a pan on both sides.
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17. Noodles with Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Source: paranormal.ltAny type of noodles you prefer will work for this recipe.
You will need: 200 g noodles, 300 g large shrimp, 200 ml coconut milk, 1 chili pepper, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp fish sauce and soy sauce each, 1 tbsp dry white wine, 1 lemon, cilantro.
Preparation: Cook the noodles until done and rinse with water. Finely chop garlic and chili, and sauté for a minute in sesame or another aromatic oil. Add fish and soy sauce with wine, and a minute later, coconut milk.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over low heat and add lemon zest and chopped chili. Then add peeled shrimp and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the cooked noodles to the sauce, heat a little more, remove from heat, and sprinkle with cilantro.
18. Homemade Coconut Ice Cream
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWho could resist such an amazing homemade dessert?
You will need: 400 ml 33-35% cream, 300 ml coconut milk, 150 g sugar, 3 egg yolks, 2 tbsp shredded coconut.
Preparation: Mix coconut milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Place the mixture over minimal heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Let the cream cool under plastic wrap. Separately whip the cream until fluffy and gently mix with the custard. Fold in the shredded coconut. Transfer the mixture to a mold and place in the freezer. We recommend stirring the ice cream every half hour for 3 hours for an even consistency.
19. Coconut Milk Mousse with Chia
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruServe the finished mousse for dessert or as a creative breakfast.
You will need: 100 ml almond milk, 50 ml coconut milk, 15 ml sugar or other syrup, 30 g chia seeds, 50 g candied fruit, 2 pinches lime zest, 1 sprig mint.
Preparation: Mix both types of milk and syrup. Pour chia seeds into a jar, cover with milk, stir, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Before serving, sprinkle the mousse with candied fruit, zest, and mint leaves.
20. Eggless Pancakes with Coconut Milk
Source: goodfon.ruThin and beautiful pancakes. Serve them as is or with a filling!
You will need: 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp flour, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Sift the flour and add salt and sugar. Gradually pour in the coconut milk, stirring actively. Add oil, stir again, and let the batter rest for 20 minutes. Fry thin pancakes on a non-stick pan. It's better to make them slightly smaller than usual, as they are harder to flip.
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