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From creamy curries to dairy-free dinners, these coconut milk recipes show why coconut milk is an essential ingredient for your storecupboard.
This slow-cooker jerk basa recipe is not only delicious but also offers the convenience of a hands-off cooking experience. Combining the richness of coconut milk, zesty lime juice, and aromatic jerk seasoning, this dish is sure to be a hit.
Put your slow-cooker to good use with a rich slow-cooker lamb curry. This ‘low and slow’ method of cooking the lamb gives meltingly tender results and enriches the spiced coconut sauce with plenty of flavour.
Give your cauliflower an exotic twist with this soup featuring fragrant coconut milk, punchy fish sauce and spicy chilli. To make, potato, cauliflower and softened onion are simmered together with fragrant ingredients before being blitzed and mixed with the coconut milk.
A quick and zingy dairy-free breakfast idea that has summer written all over it. Smooth and creamy, with the tropical flavours of mango and coconut, you can make it vegan by leaving out the optional honey.
Juicy chicken breasts are marinaded in a store cupboard-friendly satay sauce and cooked in the air-fryer until golden. Served alongside a crunchy slaw and hearty brown rice, a deliciously healthy dinner.
Dina Macki's coconut risotto is packed full of green veggies. Serve with lemony courgettes and quick pickled chilli radishes for a fresh and vibrant family dinner.
Try Demi's delicious twist on a jacket potato, topped with coconutty black beans, a sweet 'n' spicy pineapple salsa and zesty yogurt. They're full of flavour and good for you too!
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
This nourishing, low-fat chicken noodle soup is a real winter warmer! You'll need a whole chicken, cooked gently on the hob, plus plenty of spices and coconut milk, but the effort is totally worth it. Plus you'll have six portions to feed the troops or freeze for lunches at a later date.
Exotic and warming, this easy Thai curry recipe is made in one pan, meaning you save on time and washing up!
Rebecca Wilson, AKA What Mummy Makes, shares her recipe for this easy make-ahead breakfast recipe. Make these chocolate overnight oats the night before for a nutritious and hassle-free breakfast the next morning.
The flavours of a classic piña colada cocktail have been transformed into a delicious alcohol-free mocktail that everyone can enjoy. Tropical coconut and pineapple will transport you to the sunshine with this refreshing, family-friendly summer tipple.
This simple peanut butter dhal is made entirely out of ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard. Add in a dash of coconut milk for extra creaminess and top with a fenugreek tarka (infused oil). Perfect for those chilli winter evenings when you don't know what to cook!
Follow this easy vegan whipped cream recipe to learn how to whip up this dairy-free cream with just a tin of coconut milk
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's veggie baked noodles are a great healthy dinner idea. They're packed with 2 of your 5-a-day and tofu for extra protein. Bung all the ingredients into a tray with a dash of coconut milk, then let the oven do all the work. Simple, healthy and full of feel good ingredients.
Transform leftover roast chicken with this comforting chicken soup recipe. With creamy coconut milk, a touch of spice and plenty of veg, this easy soup recipe is the perfect winter warmer.
A slow-cook Thai chicken dish that's sure to become a favourite. Thai red curry paste is enhanced by zingy lemon and lime, while the Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce add some umami flavours. The coconut milk adds a mild sweetness.
A hearty carrot soup with a creamy korma twist
Enriched with creamy coconut milk, fragrant cardamom and lemony coriander, this Thai curry is perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal or as a tasty alternative to your Friday night takeaway
This rich korma sauce has the same creamy texture as the traditional recipe but is made with coconut milk and raw almonds and so totally dairy-free
Wake up to these quick and easy dairy and egg-free crêpes. Enjoy a wholesome and delicious breakfast to begin your day.
Bursting with tropical flavour from coconut, passion fruit and mango, this gorgeous vegan birthday cake recipe is so delicious.
This gorgeous golden chicken curry is packed with veggies for the perfect feel-good meal. This recipe is ideal for batch cooking - perfect for busy weeknights!
A classic, creamy korma-spiced curry with fresh king prawns and sweet, juicy mango - this flavour-packed main can be prepared in just 20 minutes and is the perfect midweek meal for one or two
White fish and green beans are cooked in a creamy coconut sauce flavoured with ginger and coriander. This is sure to liven up your midweek dinners.
This super-quick, super-easy Thai green curry is great for a midweek meal when you're in a rush. It's packed full of tasty veggies, including broccoli and mangetout, and a fantastic crunch is added with the inclusion of cashew nuts.
Creamy and fragrant, Goan curry hails from Goa in western India and is a great go-to when you have some fish to use
Give your Christmas veg a spicy twist with this fragrant Thai red curry. This easy one-pot is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
This colourful one pot curry is packed with flavour and aroma. Juicy tomatoes and creamy coconut milk make this delicious dairy-free and gluten-free dish perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Leftover roast beef works wonderfully in this fragrant rendang curry. Cinnamon, lemongrass and ginger add to the rich-in-flavour recipe. Serve with fluffy jasmine rice and slices of cucumber.
If you want a curry in moments, keep it veggie. This cauliflower, sweet potato and coconut curry is speedy, satisfying and fragrant thanks to its use of delicious, ready-made curry paste. The chopped green beans added towards the end of cooking bring colour and crunch.
A speedy and tasty Thai curry for those days when you want big, bold flavours, but don't want to – or have time to – cook from scratch.
This recipe for coconut dhal is quick, easy and super comforting.