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 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