Cooked with coconut

Pork adobo with kimchi and coconut cream

In this adobo variant, kimchi replaces vinegar to provide the acidic element. To balance the heat of the kimchi, coconut cream is added.

Cook time: 50

Servings: 3 people

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 to avoid wasting 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

Spicy beef shank (osso buco) coconut stew

Heat from finger chilies and the natural sweetness of coconut milk blend with the rich flavors of slow cooked beef in this easy Asian-style beef stew.

Cook time: 2 30

Servings: 3 people

Ground pork and vegetable curry

When pressed for time to prepare a meal, there’s no reason to scrimp on flavor and nutrients. Ground meat and vegetables cut into small pieces take only a short time to cook.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 3 people

Mushroom and rice curry

A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 people

20-minute shrimp curry rice bowl

With ground shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, shrimp paste and coconut cream for the sauce, you’ll want to drizzle that thick yellow cream over your rice.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Coquito

A Christmas drink from Puerto Rico, coquito (literally, small coconut in Spanish) is a rich and creamy cocktail made with coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk and rum.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 glasses

Che bap (Vietnamese sweet corn, tapioca and coconut)

Che bap can be served chilled, warm or at room temperature (personally, I like it warm). Serve in small bowls drizzled with coconut cream and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 6 people