23 coconut milk recipes

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.

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.

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.