Cooked with coconut

Chicken karaage with salted egg and coconut cream sauce

Bite-sized pieces of chicken fillet are seasoned, tossed in potato starch, fried twice then tossed with a thick sauce made with salted egg powder, coconut cream and curry leaves.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 2 people

Clam soup with ginger and scallions

Ginger (spicy) and coconut water (sweet) blend together to make the broth for this simple and comforting dish.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Pork and mung bean stew with coconut cream

Dried mung beans are inexpensive but highly nutritious. Parboil and puree to create a creamy base for the stew. Drizzle in coconut cream before serving to add a delighful sweetness to the dish.

Cook time: 1 30

Servings: 6 people

Spicy pork belly, spinach and coconut cream stew

Born out of an effort not to waste excess vegetables in danger of spoiling, this is a creamy and spicy one pot dish that’s best enjoyed with newly cooked rice.

Cook time: 1

Servings: 3 people

A la chicken tikka

An adaptation of a dish from the Indian subcontinent. Small pieces of chicken are marinated in spices and coconut cream, threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled over glowing coal.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people