What can you cook with coconut milk: 14 best recipes

Coconut milk is becoming increasingly popular among people. And this is not surprising, because it contains many useful substances. Due to its properties, coconut milk improves digestion, controls blood sugar, does not contain cholesterol, and during bronchitis it helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract. That's why many people are interested in recipes with coconut milk. This product is used to prepare delicious and most importantly healthy food; today we will look at several recipes that you will definitely like!

Oatmeal recipe with coconut milk

You only need a few simple ingredients to make a delicious breakfast. Step-by-step instructions for oatmeal with coconut milk:

1. Boil 0.4 liters of coconut milk from the coconut and 0.4 liters of water. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
2. Add oatmeal (200 g) and boil until fully cooked. Don't forget to stir the mixture so it doesn't burn. Add a little sugar if necessary and mix.
3. Pour the porridge into a bowl and garnish with banana and strawberries. Add agave syrup if desired.

With berries

You can use any frozen berries for this fruit recipe. Prepare the following products:

• 1 glass of coconut milk.
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt.
• 1 cup frozen apples.
• 1 frozen banana.
• 2 tablespoons of honey.

Whisk all the ingredients and the coconut cocktail is ready!

Photo: @emsbalancedlife

Thai Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe

Delicious soup
Preparing a delicious dish with coconut milk will only take half an hour.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Grind half a kilogram of pumpkin, one onion and 3 cloves of garlic. Finely chop 50 g of cilantro.
2. Place the vegetables in the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour 50 ml of water into the mixture and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
4. Once the pumpkin has softened, add the cilantro. Grind everything using a blender. It should have the consistency of puree.
5. Add 20g curry paste and 5g lime leaves. Pour all 200 ml of coconut drink and put on fire. Cook until the soup becomes thick.
6. Then remove the lime leaves and 10 g of lime juice from the mixture.
7. Serve after seasoning the soup with ground paprika, pumpkin seeds and herbs.

Spicy Thai soup with shrimp and coconut milk

If you like tasty and spicy dishes, you can prepare Thai soup based on exotic coconut milk.

With seafood

Cooking process:

1. Boil 200 g of peeled squid, then clean them. Grind 100 g of peeled ginger into small slices and fry in a small amount of vegetable oil. Add a packet of Tom Yam paste and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Separately, boil 500 ml of chicken broth and boil 200 g of peeled shrimp in it. Combine everything with squid, which needs to be cut into small rings.
3. Add ginger paste followed by 2 crushed tomatoes.
4. Pour in 0.15 liters of exotic liquid and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
5. Squeeze the lime juice and add 20 g of sugar.
6. Simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat, then serve.

Seafood pasta recipe with coconut milk

If you like to eat seafood, you can add it to the noodles. No guest will refuse such a tasty and original second course. The cooking process will take only 20 minutes.

Step-by-step instructions for making seafood pasta with coconut milk:

1. Peel 200 g large shrimp.
2. Clean hot peppers, removing seeds and membranes. Rinse under running water and finely chop.
3. Finely chop the garlic clove.
4. Heat 45 g of peanut butter over low heat. Fry the chopped garlic for half a minute. Pour in 20 ml fish sauce and 20 ml soy sauce. Simmer everything for half a minute, and then pour in 40 ml of dry white wine. After 2-3 minutes, pour in 200 ml of coconut milk.
5. After 10 minutes, add the juice and zest of one lemon.
6. Boil the shrimp and noodles until tender. Mix all ingredients together and season with cilantro and celery. Serve to the table.

Chocolate smoothie with banana

Thanks to the wonderful combination of cocoa and coconut milk, you get an incredibly tasty cocktail.

Prepare the following products:

• bananas – 4 pcs.;
• coconut milk – 300 ml;
• cocoa – 2 tbsp;
• honey – 2 tbsp;
• shavings – 2 tbsp.

Let's look at the process in more detail:

1. Whisk the coconut milk.
2. Add pieces of fruit, honey, cocoa and continue the process.
3. Add the shavings and stir.

The cocktail tastes better chilled, so you can add pieces of ice to it.

Coconut milk pudding recipe

Pudding
A delicious dessert made with coconut milk can be prepared in just 10-15 minutes.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Combine 0.25 liters of exotic drink, a little sugar, 60 g of corn starch and 5 g of vanilla sugar in a small saucepan.
2. Heat and stir. Cook for at least 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
3. Remove from heat and pour in 15 g of bee nectar, 5 g of nutmeg and 10 ml of rum.
4. Serve after garnishing the pudding with berries and coconut flakes.

Cocktail with coconut flakes

You can make a cocktail with pieces of coconut. This drink option is very nutritious and can replace lunch or dinner.

Here's what you need:

• 1 glass of coconut or regular water.
• 100 grams of fresh coconut.
• 1 banana.
• half a cup of frozen berries.

Combine all ingredients and enjoy!

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Recipe for delicious squid in coconut milk

Over the past few years, more and more people are choosing seafood dishes. They are not only tasty, but also healthy. To keep the squid soft and flavorful, you can cook it in coconut milk sauce. The cooking process will take only 20-30 minutes.

Cooking steps:

1. Clean 1 kg of squid from film and entrails. Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and combine them with 40 g of grated ginger. Sauté the garlic and ginger in a small saucepan.
2. Pour 100 ml of chicken broth into the mixture and bring to a boil. Pour in 40 ml of soy sauce and 0.35 liters of coconut drink. Add 30 g of lemon, chopped cilantro and ground pepper to taste.
3. Reduce heat and cook until the gravy thickens. Then combine with squid and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Flavorful and Juicy Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe

This recipe is easy to prepare using a slow cooker. The process will take less than an hour.

How to make chicken curry with coconut milk:

1. Start the multicooker in the “Frying” mode. Throw in one chopped onion and 3 cloves of garlic passed through a press. Fry the vegetables for 10-15 minutes. Stir all ingredients constantly.
2. Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and add to the onions. Wait until the meat turns light and browns a little.
3. Add 30 g of curry, basil and ground pepper to the general gravy.
4. Pour in 0.4 liters of coconut milk and start the “Stew” program. The process will take less than an hour.
5. You can add 300 g of canned corn and 200 g of canned peas 30 minutes before readiness. To make the mixture thicker, fry 15 g of flour in a frying pan and dilute it in 120 ml of water.
6. After finishing the stewing, place the chicken on plates and serve. You can decorate with chopped herbs.

Coconut milk: what is it, the benefits and harms of the product

Coconut milk is an exotic product, but it can increasingly be found in our stores. People who care about their health prefer to replace their usual milk with plant-based milk.

So, where does coconut milk come from? If you think that this is the liquid of a nut, then we hasten to disappoint you - it is coconut water. But milk is obtained by grinding coconut pulp. Afterwards, the mass is thoroughly squeezed out to obtain the same liquid.

The composition of milk is replete with useful substances:

• vitamins A, B, C, PP
• potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, selenium
• cellulose

Nutritional value of the product per 100 grams:

• energy value - 150 kcal
• protein - 1.75 g
• fats - 15 g
• carbohydrates - 2.8 g

Among the important beneficial properties:

• lowers bad cholesterol levels
• protects tooth enamel from harmful effects
• increases immunity and protective properties of the body
• improves metabolic processes
• helps strengthen bone tissue
• develops brain functions
• has antibacterial and antifungal effects
• increases hemoglobin levels
• protects against toxins
• provides the body with energy
• increases skin elasticity
• strengthens the walls of blood vessels

Another important property of coconut milk is its good digestibility. That is why it can be used on a diet.

Also for women, the benefit of coconut milk is that the product slows down the aging process. The antifungal property improves the functioning of the reproductive system. Coconut milk avoids hormonal fluctuations and protects against anemia. When used externally, it will help restore and strengthen hair and nails, avoid stretch marks and maintain skin moisture balance.

For men, coconut milk helps maintain erectile function, solve urological problems and support heart function.

What about the harmful properties? Of course, coconut milk, like any product, is not ideal, so it has a number of contraindications that you should remember:

• individual intolerance
• allergy to fructose
• diarrhea or constipation
• hypertension in the acute phase
• peptic ulcer in the acute stage
• age up to 2 years

Considering these factors, drinking coconut milk will not cause any harm or side effects.

We're moving on to the next part - recipes that will tell you where to use coconut milk! And we suggest you cook with coconut milk:

• exotic tom yum soup with shrimp
• rice porridge
• chia pudding
• chicken curry
• pumpkin soup
• pancakes
• ice cream
• cream

For your convenience, we will divide the recipes with coconut milk into 2 parts and today we will share the first portion of delicious dishes.

Vegetable pasta recipe with coconut milk

If you prefer more dietary options, you can prepare vegetable paste with coconut milk. It will be an excellent option for a family dinner.

Cooking steps:

1. Grind into 1 piece cubes. zucchini, eggplant and 2 sweet peppers. Fry in a frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil.
2. Peel 30 g of ginger root and finely chop. Send it to the vegetable mass. Add 40 g of curry, a little salt, and pour in only 0.15 liters of coconut milk.
3. In a separate pan, cook 200 g of spaghetti, however, do not bring it to full readiness. Combine pasta with vegetables and serve.

Cocoa "Bounty"

Coconut milk goes perfectly with cocoa, resulting in a delicious and harmonious drink.

Take the following products:

• coconut milk – 400 ml;
• cocoa powder – 40 g;
• sugar – 40 g;
• cinnamon to taste.

Cooking steps:

1. Pour milk into a ladle and heat.
2. Add cocoa and sugar and whisk until boiling.

When serving, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.

Recipe for semolina porridge with coconut milk

If your children love semolina porridge, you can diversify the dish and prepare it based on a drink made from an exotic fruit.

Diversify your taste

How to cook semolina porridge with coconut milk:

1. Mix 120 ml water and 150 ml coconut milk. Pour 20 g of bee nectar into the mixture and put on fire.
2. After the liquid boils, add 40 g of semolina. Don't forget to stir the mixture constantly.
3. Add 50 g of butter and cook until fully cooked. On average, it will take no more than 5 minutes.

Cake

Baking with coconut milk can be the simplest, fastest, or more complex and interesting. For example, with such a product you can make a cake. It also has a separate name: “Coconut Cloud”. The delicacy turns out to be light, airy, and tender. It is very important that the cake is not cloying. The cakes will be fragile, tender and will not require soaking. The calorie content of the treat is approximately 319 kcal per 100 g.

And his BJU:

Ingredients

For the dish you need to take:

• flour – 210-220 g;
• salt – 1 pinch;
• butter fat – 120-130 g;
• sugar – 180-200 g;
• eggs – 3 pcs.;
• baking powder – 1.5 tsp;
• coconut milk – 380-400 ml;
• cream from cow's milk (maximum fat) – 230-250 g;
• coconut cream – 130-150 ml;
• powdered sugar – 45-50 g;
• coconut flakes - 3.5-4 tbsp. l.

To decorate the finished treat, you can also use coconut candies. For example, Raffaello.

Sequencing

The cooking process includes several stages:

1. The concentrated nut milk is first poured into a saucepan/pan and placed on the stove.

   

2. First, the product will need to be brought to a boil. Then you should reduce the heat and leave the product to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes. You should wait until the liquid is approximately 2 times less. You will need to stir the product from time to time.
3. As a result, approximately 1 cup will remain from the original amount of nut milk. This will be about 200 ml. This volume will be enough to prepare the cakes. It is important not to overcook the liquid on the stove so that too much milk boils away.
4. The remaining amount of product must first be cooled at room temperature. Afterwards he goes into the cool. By the way, you can prepare nut milk in advance. For example, a couple of days before the planned baking of the cake.
5. When all the ingredients are prepared, it's time to make the cakes. For them, sift flour with salt and baking powder into a convenient bowl.
6. Sugar is sent to another bowl. Soft butter fat is transferred to it. It is best to let the butter melt at room temperature in advance.
7. The sugar-butter mixture will be whipped until a thick, light creamy consistency is obtained. Afterwards, raw eggs are poured into the mixture one at a time. Each time you need to thoroughly beat the mixture with a whisk.
8. As a result, there will be 3 bowls on the table - with dry products, milk and egg-butter mixture. When all these components are ready, they need to be connected together. But this needs to be done gradually and one by one. For example, first the dry ingredients are mixed into the oil mixture in portions. Only the concentrated nut milk will be poured in last. The result should be a homogeneous mass. The dough will be smooth and tender.
9. Separately, you should prepare split molds. It’s great if the cook has 3 in stock at once to speed up the process of preparing the cake. Each form should be covered with baking paper. It is important to take a quality one. You can additionally oil the paper. If you don’t have 3 pans in stock at once, you should bake the cakes one at a time. It is important to distribute the dough evenly among the containers.
10. The bases will be baked at 175-180 degrees for half an hour. This time is required for each individual cake. It is convenient to check the readiness of the bases with toothpicks/matches. The wooden stick must be completely dry.
11. The result will be 3 small but plump soft cakes. They will be in a small hole - this is a normal consistency. Be sure to leave the bases until completely cool before working with them further.
12. To make the cream, pour all the cow's milk cream into a bowl suitable for whipping. They will be processed in a mixer along with all the powdered sugar stated in the recipe. As a result, the container should contain a lush, stable mass. Sweetness is allowed and adjusted to your taste. You can use less or more powdered sugar.

    

13. All that remains is to pour in the nut cream. After adding them, whisking must be repeated. At this stage, the most delicate cream will be completely ready. It is advisable to then put it in a cool place for about half an hour so that the consistency of the mass has time to thicken. Once this happens, it's time to start assembling the cake.
14. The cakes are self-sufficient, so there is no need to soak them in anything. The bases are soft and tender inside. The first base is placed on a suitable sized plate and covered with a thick layer of coconut cream.
15. The second cake is placed on top. It is also generously coated with cream. You will need to repeat the steps with the third base. To make the delicacy look more neat and appetizing in the end, excess cream can be removed with a knife or a special spatula. Another option is to cover the sides with a cloud of coconut mass.
16. To decorate, dry coconut flakes until golden brown. The easiest way to do this is in a frying pan without oil. The edges and sides of the treat will be sprinkled on it. Coconut candies are suitable for decorating the top of the treat. They can simply be arranged in any order. But it is allowed to take other sweet accessories to decorate the delicacy.

The finished dessert should be allowed to “rest” from all the culinary manipulations. The best way to do this is to leave it in a cool place for a couple of hours.

During this time, the cakes will become even juicier, more tender, and softer. They will have time to soak well in the declared cream. Even better is to leave the delicacy in a cool place all night, and serve it with tea in the morning.

Coconut milk latte recipe

If you prefer to drink unusual and exotic drinks, you can make a delicious latte with coconut milk.

Cooking Features:

1. Pour 10 g of ground black pepper, 7 cardamom pods, 8 clove buds and a few cinnamon sticks into a saucepan. Also add 10 g ginger. Pre-crush all the spices to release juice and aroma.
2. Pour 50 ml of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 6 tea bags.
3. Mix 0.3 liters of regular milk and 0.25 liters of an exotic drink. Add 40 g of cane sugar and bring to a boil.
4. Strain the spice mixture through a sieve and beat everything thoroughly with a mixer. You should get a thick foam.
5. Pour into glasses and serve, first sprinkled with ground cinnamon.

Can also be added to drinks

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe with Coconut Milk

Recently, most people, instead of a regular breakfast, choose nutritious smoothies. To prepare it you will need the usual ingredients.

Features of preparing chocolate-banana smoothie with coconut milk:

1. Pour 0.3 liters of coconut milk into a saucepan and beat with a mixer.
2. Add 4 chopped bananas, 40 g cocoa powder and 40 g bee nectar. Continue whisking everything thoroughly.
3. Add 40 g of exotic fruit shavings and mix.
4. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours, since it is recommended to drink the smoothie chilled. If you don't have enough time, you can add ice cubes right away.

Coconut pudding with chia seeds

Chia seeds have already firmly gained their popularity as a product of a healthy diet. They help improve metabolism. They create a feeling of fullness in the stomach, normalize intestinal function, and reduce the risk of overeating. Chia pudding will be an excellent substitute for tired milk porridge.

Ingredients:

• coconut milk – 500 ml;
• chia seeds – 5 tbsp;
• honey – 2 tbsp;
• ground cinnamon – 1/3 tsp;
• mango – 1 pc.;
• coconut flakes, mint leaves.

Sequencing:

1. Melt honey in a water bath, add chia seeds, cinnamon, and pour in milk.
2. Mix well and transfer the mixture into a container with a lid.
3. Place it in a cool place overnight.
4. In the morning, take a mango and peel it, cut it into pieces and blend it in a blender.
5. Pour the honey mixture into bowls, then add mango puree.

Top each container with a handful of coconut flakes and, as a finishing touch, mint leaves.

Recipe for delicious pancakes with coconut milk

If your guests or family members like to enjoy delicious pancakes, you can prepare them with coconut milk. The process will take a little time.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Beat 2 eggs with a mixer. Add 150g flour, 40g cornstarch and 40g coconut. You can also add a little salt. Beat the mixture until all lumps disappear.
2. Pour in 0.3 liters of coconut liquid and 40 g of vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Cook pancakes in a cast iron frying pan, frying on both sides.

Delicious

Recipe for aromatic mushrooms with coconut milk

If you like mushroom side dishes, you can cook them in a coconut drink-based sauce. This will be an excellent addition not only to pasta, but also to porridge.

Process:

1. Finely chop the onion. Fry it in a small amount of vegetable oil until the onion turns golden. Choose a frying pan with high sides so that it is convenient to simmer all the ingredients afterwards. You can also use a slow cooker.
2. Wash and chop 0.3 kg of mushrooms. To make it easier to remove the film from mushrooms, sprinkle them with regular flour before washing.
3. Combine chopped mushrooms with onions, add salt and pepper. Then mix thoroughly.
4. Simmer the ingredients over medium heat, and do not forget to stir. This will prevent food from burning. Then add a few chopped garlic cloves and stir.
5. Pour some water into 160 ml coconut milk. Pour the mixture over the mushrooms and simmer with the lid closed for 20 minutes. The fire should be slow.
6. Serve to the table, sprinkled with chopped herbs.

Now you know that you can prepare many delicious and healthy dishes using coconut milk. These can be not only soups and cereals, but also aromatic drinks. You can also add coconut milk to your coffee and regular tea that you drink every day.

Cake

Homemade baked goods always turn out tasty and aromatic. Especially if the dough contains coconut milk. To prepare the delicacy, only vegetable oil is used.

But you should choose whole grain flour.

Ingredients

For the dish you need to take:

• eggs – 2 pcs.;
• beet sugar – ½ tbsp.;
• sunflower oil – 20 ml;
• coconut oil – 65-70 ml;
• coconut flakes – 35-40 g;
• whole grain flour – 180-200 g;
• soda (slaked) – 1 tsp. (no slide).

You can extinguish soda with different products. For example, not only vinegar, but also citrus juice.

Sequencing

The cooking process includes several stages:

1. Place the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Afterwards, process with a mixer.
2. When the mass in the container becomes homogeneous, you can pour in coconut milk and sunflower oil. The latter must be refined.
3. After processing the products again with a mixer at low speed, it’s time to add coconut oil.
4. Then nut chips are poured into the mixture. Whole grain flour and soda, slaked using any chosen method, are added on top.
5. When the dough becomes homogeneous after mixing, it’s time to transfer the mass into a form suitable for baking the dough. This process will take about half an hour in the oven. The optimal temperature is 170-175 degrees.

The finished baked goods should be transferred to a beautiful flat dish. It is advisable to coat the top of the treat with coconut milk so that it remains soft and tender. To decorate the cupcake, sprinkle it with coconut flakes. You can use still fresh mint leaves or any berries to decorate your baked goods. For example, strawberries, raspberries.

What can you cook with coconut milk: reviews

• Denis, 30 years old: Coconut milk is the best option for me, because it does not contain lactose, to which I am allergic. I prefer to use this drink to make more than just porridge for breakfast. I love adding it to drinks.
• Antonina, 52 years old: My grandchildren really love smoothies and pancakes based on coconut milk. Therefore, I try to prepare similar dishes for breakfast several times a week. I think that it is not only tasty, but also healthy. The grandchildren are delighted.
• Zhanna, 27 years old: Over the last few years I have been trying to stick to proper nutrition. That's why I prefer to drink coconut milk instead of cow's milk. After it you feel lightness in the intestines, and the dishes turn out very tasty.

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