From creamy curries to dairy-free dinners, these coconut milk recipes show why coconut milk is an essential ingredient for your storecupboard.
This coconut chicken soup is proper tasty and super easy to throw together. Creamy, a bit spicy and packed with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime, it’s the kind of bowl you just want to dive into. Serve it over rice, pile on the beansprouts and herbs, and you’ve got yourself a quick, flavour-packed dinner that hits all the right notes.
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.
Beans have been cool for a while now; they’re budget-friendly, uber-versatile and good for you too. Try our hearty, warming recipe that’s perfect for cooking in bulk to see you through the week.
Made in just 15 minutes, this noodle soup is as flavour-packed as a broth that’s cooked for hours, thanks to the umami-rich base of miso, soy sauce and peanut butter. Miso, a paste made of fermented soy beans, has an intensely savoury flavour that works brilliantly in marinades, dressings and even baking.
This vegan chickpea curry is something special! Packed with veggies, it's a delicious way to grab 2 of your 5-a-day. Don't forget the spoon of peanut butter, which gives a lovely rich and nutty finish. Why not freeze portions for healthy home-cooked 'ready meals'?
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.
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.
Translated as 'half-frozen', Italian semifreddo has a distinctive frozen mousse-like texture, which makes a wonderfully indulgent Christmas dessert. This vegan-friendly version is made with just a handful of ingredients and is ideal for making ahead – just remove from the freezer 15 minutes before decorating and serving.
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.
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!
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!
Enjoy all the flavours of a classic korma with hardly any effort. Simply pop the ingredients into your slow-cooker and come back to tender chicken in a luxuriously creamy coconut sauce. Freeze any leftovers to enjoy at a later date.
Learn how to recreate the iconic katsu curry at home with this simple recipe. We've replaced chicken with crispy tofu for a delicious vegan twist. Serve with fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime juice for big fakeaway flavours.
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!
Why not try this fun Caribbean-inspired twist on roast pork for your next Sunday roast? Using a Tesco Finest Salt-Aged Pork Crackling Loin Joint, coconut infused rice and peas and a fresh pineapple slaw, it's the perfect feel-good feast for the weekend.
This Thai-inspired red fish curry pairs a kick of spice from the curry paste with the freshness of coriander and lime
Maris Piper potatoes aren't just for roasties! This dreamy vegan curry stars this special variety of spud, with a creamy white flesh that holds its shape well when cooked in a curry. Our super-easy recipe uses a jar of Massaman curry paste and a tin of coconut milk for signature Thai-style rich and fragrant flavours. One to try for your next curry night in!
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.
These speedy curried chickpeas are perfect for make-ahead lunches or dinners. You can serve them however you fancy, we like them with rice or with flatbreads for dipping.
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.
Spice up your midweek with this fresh and fragrant laksa that's on the table in just 20 minutes. Using a few cook's shortcuts, it's loaded with rich flavour and interesting texture. This is a spicy noodle soup you'll be making on repeat!
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. Serve this sweet and sour-inspired stew with coconut rice and chilli, if you like.
his decadent vegan dessert is completely gluten-free and dairy-free, yet you'd never guess.
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.
Celebrate the distinctive sweet, earthy flavour of savoy cabbage in this light lunchtime salad. Cooking the salmon in a foil parcel with chilli and lime seals in all the flavours – be generous with the coconut dressing too!
These tender chicken satay skewers are perfectly paired with creamy peanut dipping sauce
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.
Following a healthy diet needn’t mean missing out on dessert! These panna cottas are made with coconut milk and vanilla extract. Serve with slices of juicy fresh mango and a sprinkling of lime zest.
These aromatic Thai fishcakes are served alongside a cooling cucumber dipping sauce
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.
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.