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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.
These aromatic Thai fishcakes are served alongside a cooling cucumber dipping sauce
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.
Try a different type of veggie curry: by adding okra. Simmering this versatile African fruit for up to 25 minutes makes it delightfully tender. Simple, spicy and super-tasty. Serve with chapattis, if liked.
This super-tasty and fragrant Thai chicken curry is a lovely way to introduce all the family to new flavours. Suitable from 10+ months*, everyone will love the mild, creamy taste and there's a trio of veg for some hidden green goodness. Freeze curry portions for little ones and half the paste for another dish.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavourful fish curry recipe is an easy leftover salmon idea. The flaky fish joins spinach in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with curry powder, turmeric and chilli. Serve with basmati rice, a scattering of coriander and lime wedges to squeeze over.
This easy Bangladeshi-style fish curry delivers maximum flavour and makes for a speedy summertime meal. Pile on to fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime to finish.
Skip the takeaway – this classic Thai red curry recipe is simple to make at home. Red peppers and sugar snaps are added alongside the tender chicken for an extra helping of veg, plus this delicious one-pot dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.
This slow-cooker curry recipe is packed with chicken, south Indian spices and coconut milk.
Spicy and nutty, this vegetable satay is packed full of flavour. Simply bung all the ingredients in and let the slow-cooker do all the work.
Make two meals in one with this easy Thai-inspired recipe. Roasted succulent chicken thighs in a Thai green curry sauce are serve with sticky jasmine rice and plenty of fresh coriander with two portions reserved for a zingy noodle salad the next day.
Made with a spicy curry paste, this indulgent coconut curry is perfect for a cold autumn evening. The Malaysian dish is seasoned with soy sauce, which gives it a wickedly savoury hit, and served with a fresh coconut chutney to balance out the rich flavours
Try this fragrant and nutrient-rich vegan curry for a delicious and easy weekday meal
Make the most of the tins in your storecupboard with this chickpea coconut curry. Simmer chickpeas and peas in a fragrant coconut broth and serve with naan breads for dipping, for an easy vegan dinner recipe ready in 30 minutes.
This quick and easy Malaysian-inspired noodle soup, teeming with crunchy mangetout and fresh chilli, has just the right amount of heat.
Adding dark chocolate transforms this coconut sorbet into a rich and creamy dessert – an absolute must for chocolate lovers, made with only 5 ingredients! Try serving with a cherry sauce or our Chocolate, coconut and cherry sorbet
Spice up your family’s life with this Caribbean turkey curry. If your kids are new to the world of curries, this mild, mango-sweetened version is the perfect introduction.
Treat your guests to a taste of the Caribbean with our spicy jerk chicken recipe
his decadent vegan dessert is completely gluten-free and dairy-free, yet you'd never guess.
This easy prawn curry recipe takes just 25 minutes to bring to the table - perfect for a speedy midweek meal. The king prawns cook briefly until perfectly tender in the creamy coconut and tomato broth with a hit of jalfrezi spice.
Whizz up a quick peanut sauce and transform pork loin steaks into an exotic-tasting meal the whole family will love. You'll have leftover satay for a delicious Satay sharing platter too – see step 1.
Packed full to the brim with warming spices and flavours, dhal makes for a super comforting dish
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.
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!