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Dishes made with coconut milk

81 dishes from around the world that list coconut milk as a main ingredient.

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KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
AasmiVeganආස්මී 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan sweet made from rice flour, coconut milk, and cinnamon or okra juice Sweet or dessert BreadfruitVegan 🇵🇭 Philippines and 4 moreLarge tropical fruit cooked as a starchy staple in many island cuisines Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Thapthim kropVeganทับทิมกรอบ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai dessert of red water chestnut cubes in coconut milk and ice Sweet or dessert, Snacks Jaffna crab curryMeat 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSpicy crab curry from northern Sri Lanka, simmered with coconut milk and spices Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Khanom sai buaVeganขนมสายบัว 🇹🇭 ThailandSteamed Thai dessert made with lotus stem, coconut milk, and rice flour Sweet or dessert Luk chupVeganลูกชุบ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai sweets shaped and colored to look like tiny fruits and vegetables Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Laing 🇵🇭 PhilippinesTaro leaves and meat or seafood simmered in spiced coconut milk Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Khanom krokVegetarianขนมครก 🇹🇭 ThailandThai coconut milk and rice flour pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan Sweet or dessert, Snacks Khanom mo kaengขนมหม้อแกง 🇹🇭 ThailandThai dessert custard made with coconut milk, eggs and sweetened starch Sweet or dessert KavaVegan 🇻🇺 Vanuatu and 4 moreA traditional Pacific drink made from the root of the kava plant Drink AppamVeganஅப்பம் 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreFermented rice and coconut milk pancake from South India and Sri Lanka Bread, Breakfast, Dinner RendangMeatRandang 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreMeat simmered with coconut and spices until coated in a rich, dry sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Laksaلقسا / 叻沙 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 moreSpicy Southeast Asian noodle soup with coconut or sour broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch CendolVeganꦕꦺꦤ꧀ꦝꦺꦴꦭ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreGreen rice flour jelly with coconut milk, palm sugar syrup and ice Drink, Snacks LemangVegan 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 3 moreGlutinous rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo tubes lined with banana leaves Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Green curryแกงเขียวหวาน 🇹🇭 ThailandA Thai coconut curry colored and flavored with green chilies and herbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Halo-halo 🇵🇭 PhilippinesA layered Filipino dessert of crushed ice, milk, and sweetened fruits and beans Sweet or dessert Tom kha kaiMeatต้มข่าไก่ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai chicken soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass and mushrooms Soup, Lunch, Dinner Moqueca 🇧🇷 Brazil and 1 moreBrazilian seafood stew simmered with tomatoes, onions, lime and coriander Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Mango sticky riceVegan 🇹🇭 Thailand and 5 moreSweet glutinous rice with ripe mango and coconut milk, served as a dessert Sweet or dessert BebincaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaGoan layer cake made with coconut milk, ghee, egg yolk, flour and sugar Sweet or dessert Massaman curryแกงมัสมั่น 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreA Thai curry blending local and imported spices, often made with chicken and potatoes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gulai 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreSpiced Southeast Asian stew with coconut milk and a blend of local herbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tumpengꦠꦸꦩ꧀ꦥꦼꦁ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreCone-shaped rice surrounded by assorted Indonesian side dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner DouhuaVegan豆花 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSoft tofu served as a sweet or savoury snack across East and Southeast Asia Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Nasi udukꦤꦱꦶ​ꦮꦸꦢꦸꦏ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreSteamed coconut rice with spices, served with assorted side dishes Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Red curryแกงเผ็ด 🇹🇭 ThailandA Thai curry of meat or tofu in coconut milk with a spicy red paste Main dish, Lunch, Dinner BibingkaVegetarian 🇵🇭 Philippines and 1 moreBaked rice cake cooked in banana leaves, often enjoyed warm at Christmas Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Gudeg 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreYoung jackfruit slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices, a specialty of Yogyakarta Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KiribathVeganකිරිබත් 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSticky rice cooked in coconut milk, served for celebrations in Sri Lanka Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Nasi kuningVegetarian 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreRice cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, served for celebrations across Indonesia Rice dish, Breakfast, Lunch Khao soiข้าวซอย 🇹🇭 Thailand and 2 moreNoodle soup with coconut curry, crispy and soft noodles, and pickled greens Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Serabi 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreRice flour pancake from Java and Bali, often served with coconut sugar syrup Sweet or dessert, Snacks VatapáMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilA creamy Brazilian dish of bread, shrimp, coconut milk, peanuts and palm oil Main dish Callaloo 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago and 4 moreLeafy Caribbean stew made with taro, amaranth or other greens Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Kuih粿 / کوءيه / kue 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 5 moreBite-sized sweet or savoury snacks made from rice or glutinous rice flour Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks PamonhaVegetarian 🇧🇷 Brazil and 1 moreSweet corn paste boiled in corn husks, a specialty from Brazil Sweet or dessert, Snacks Bubur cha chaVegan 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreA coconut milk dessert with sweet potato, yam, banana and sago, served hot or cold Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Lūʻau 🇼🇸 Samoa and 2 morePolynesian stew or parcel of taro leaves, often with coconut milk and meat or fish Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner CocadaVegetarian 🇧🇷 Brazil and 5 moreChewy coconut sweets baked and served at room temperature Sweet or dessert, Snacks KolakVegan 🇮🇩 IndonesiaIndonesian dessert of fruit simmered in coconut milk and palm sugar Sweet or dessert, Snacks Curry mee 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 2 moreMalaysian noodle soup with coconut milk and curry spices Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner 'OtaiVegan 🇹🇴 Tonga and 1 moreA chilled fruit and coconut drink from Tonga and Samoa Drink Nasi dagangناسي داڬڠ 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 2 moreRice cooked with coconut milk, served with fish curry and pickles Main dish, Breakfast Ayam popMeat 🇮🇩 IndonesiaMinangkabau-style fried chicken with a pale, tender finish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Nasi padang 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 3 moreSteamed rice with a spread of spicy Minangkabau dishes from West Sumatra Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Fish head curryFish or seafoodkari kepala ikan 🇸🇬 Singapore and 2 moreRed snapper head stewed in spiced curry with vegetables Main dish, Lunch, Dinner WatalappamVegetarian 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan coconut custard pudding with jaggery, spices and cashew nuts Sweet or dessert
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