Dinner25 min570 cal / serving
Coconut Milk Chicken Curry with Kale and Basmati Rice
Tender browned chicken, kale, tomato paste, curry powder, paprika, chili flakes, and coconut milk come together in a…
Coconut Milk Recipes
Coconut milk is a creamy, plant-based ingredient made from the pressed flesh of mature coconuts. It brings rich body, subtle sweetness, and a mellow tropical flavor to both savory and sweet recipes. In cooking, coconut milk is best known for curries, stews, soups, rice dishes, and sauces where it softens spices and adds a silky texture. It is also useful in desserts like puddings, ice cream, custards, cakes, and dairy-free whipped toppings. Full-fat coconut milk gives the richest results, while light coconut milk works well when you want a thinner sauce or lower-fat finish. Shake or stir it before using, as the cream often separates from the liquid in the can.
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Most Popular Recipes with Coconut Milk
Top recipes that use coconut milk, ranked by imported source popularity data where available.
Dinner10 min730 cal / serving
Quick Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This quick Thai coconut curry chicken with bell pepper and cilantro lime rice is a flavorful, 30-minute dinner…
Dinner5 min670 cal / serving
Easy Coconut Curry Chicken with Bell Pepper and Basmati Rice
This quick and flavorful coconut curry chicken features tender chicken breast, bell pepper, and aromatic spices simmered in…
Dinner10 min710 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This Thai coconut curry chicken is creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken and bell…
Breakfast50 min490 cal / serving
Baked Apple Pecan Oatmeal with Cranberries and Greek Yogurt
This baked oatmeal transforms plain oats into a bouncy, cake-like breakfast packed with apples, pecans, and cranberries. Topped…
Side Dish30 min621 cal / serving
Coconut Rice with Glazed Chicken and Green Beans
Tender glazed chicken and crisp green beans served over creamy coconut rice make a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Side Dish10 min710 cal / serving
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Legs with Coconut Rice and Pineapple Salsa
Juicy jerk-spiced chicken legs paired with tropical coconut rice, roasted green beans, and a spicy-sweet pineapple salsa for…
Dinner10 min950 cal / serving
Thai Coconut Pork Meatballs with Sweet Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Juicy pork meatballs in a creamy coconut-chili-lime sauce, served over sweet coconut rice with roasted green beans and…
Dinner10 min630 cal / serving
30-Minute Creamy Coconut Veggie Curry with Jasmine Rice and Peanuts
A quick and creamy Thai-inspired coconut curry loaded with bell pepper, green beans, and a zesty lime rice,…
Dinner10 min520 cal / serving
Creamy Coconut Thai Curry with Green Beans and Peanuts
This quick Thai-inspired curry features tender green beans and bell pepper in a creamy coconut sauce with ginger,…
Dinner10 min880 cal / serving
Coconut Pork Meatballs with Sweet Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Juicy pork meatballs in a creamy coconut-chili-lime sauce, served over sweet coconut rice with roasted green beans and…
Dinner10 min660 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This creamy Thai coconut curry with chicken and bell pepper is served over fluffy cilantro lime rice. Ready…
Lunch10 min670 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Soup with Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper
This Thai-inspired coconut curry turkey soup is packed with ground turkey, sweet potato, bell pepper, and aromatic ginger…
Lunch10 min660 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Soup with Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper
This Thai-inspired coconut curry turkey soup is packed with ground turkey, sweet potato, bell pepper, and aromatic ginger…
Lunch5 min800 cal / serving
Spicy Coconut Curry Pork Noodle Soup with Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage
A warming, spicy coconut curry soup with ground pork, ramen noodles, bok choy, and napa cabbage, finished with…
Dinner10 min720 cal / serving
Crispy Barramundi with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice
A tropical-inspired dinner featuring crispy-skinned barramundi, sweet pineapple scallion salsa, creamy coconut rice, and lime-roasted carrots.
Dinner10 min710 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
This quick Thai coconut curry chicken features tender chicken and bell pepper in a creamy coconut sauce, served…
Dinner10 min620 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Ginger Coconut Curry with Jasmine Rice
A quick and creamy Thai ginger curry with green beans, bell pepper, and coconut milk, served over jasmine…
Dinner10 min370 cal / serving
Spicy Coconut Curry Noodle Stir-Fry with Peanuts and Cilantro
A quick one-pot noodle stir-fry with creamy coconut curry, tender vegetables, and crunchy peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes!
Lunch10 min660 cal / serving
Gingery Coconut Chicken Soup with Farro, Carrots, and Lime
A warming, flavorful soup with tender chicken, chewy farro, and a creamy coconut broth infused with ginger, curry,…
Dinner10 min700 cal / serving
30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
Creamy coconut curry with chicken and bell peppers, served over fluffy cilantro-lime rice. Ready in 30 minutes!
Dinner25 min660 cal / serving
Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken with Carrot Rice
A quick and creamy coconut curry with tender chicken and carrot-speckled rice, ready in 25 minutes.
Dinner10 min770 cal / serving
Creamy Thai Coconut Curry Tofu with Cilantro Lime Rice
A comforting Thai-inspired curry with seared tofu, bell pepper, and a creamy coconut sauce, served over cilantro lime…
Lunch5 min880 cal / serving
Spicy Coconut Curry Pork Ramen Soup with Bok Choy and Cabbage
A warming bowl of spicy coconut curry pork noodle soup loaded with ramen, bok choy, napa cabbage, and…