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 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Coquito
Cooked with coconut
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 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Winged beans and smoked milkfish in coconut milk
This dish combines the sweet creaminess of coconut milk (gata), the heat of chili, the light crunch of winged beans (sigarilyas) and the incomparable flavor and aroma of smoked milkfish (tinapang bangus).
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Meatballs in coconut cream curry sauce
Seasoned ground pork is formed into balls, broiled then braised in coconut curry sauce made with shallot, ginger, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, curry powder, chili flakes and coconut cream.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Coconut curry rice
Bring extra excitement to the breakfast table by pairing garlic and chili sausages with subtly sweet and creamy coconut curry rice. It’s a meal that will set the tone for the rest of your day.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people