List of dishes using coconut milk

List of dishes using coconut milk is a comprehensive compilation of various culinary delights that incorporate coconut milk as a key ingredient. Coconut milk, derived from the grated pulp of mature coconuts, is a staple in many cuisines around the world, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.

Southeast Asian Dishes

Thai Cuisine

• Tom Kha Gai: A spicy and sour hot soup with coconut milk in Thai cuisine.
• Green Curry: A variety of curry in Thai cuisine that is made with green chili peppers, coconut milk, and a variety of other ingredients.
• Massaman Curry: A rich, relatively mild Thai curry that includes coconut milk.

Indonesian Cuisine

• Opor Ayam: An Indonesian dish consisting of chicken cooked in coconut milk.
• Rendang: A spicy meat dish originating from Indonesia, which uses coconut milk to tenderize the meat and add flavor.

Filipino Cuisine

• Adobo: A popular dish and cooking process in Philippine cuisine that involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, often including coconut milk.
• Bicol Express: A popular Filipino dish made from pork, chilies, coconut milk, shrimp paste, onion, and garlic.

Caribbean Dishes

• Rice and Peas: A staple in Caribbean cuisine, this dish features rice and peas cooked in coconut milk.
• Callaloo: A popular Caribbean dish that is often made with okra, taro leaves, and coconut milk.

African Dishes

• Maafe: A West African dish that is typically made with meat, vegetables, and a sauce based on groundnuts and coconut milk.
• Sukuma Wiki: A popular East African dish made with collard greens, tomatoes, onions, and often coconut milk.

See Also

• Coconut milk
• Cuisine of the Caribbean
• African cuisine
• Southeast Asian cuisine