As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, coconut milk lends itself to a multitude of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes and everything in between. Following are a few simple recipe ideas featuring coconut milk.
Elle’s coconut rice
Ingredients
1 cup of rice
1 1/4 cups of water or coconut water
3/4 coconut milk
2 sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
1 medium sized onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt (optional)
Method
- After washing the rice, place it in a large saucepan, with the water or coconut water and coconut milk.
- Add rest of the ingredients then bring to the boil and allow to simmer until the rice is cooked.
- Serve immediately. You can also use as a base for rice salad or as a side.
Coconut Chai traybake – https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/coconut-chai-traybake
Vegan Hot Coconut Drink – https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/horlixier_49938
George’s Dal – https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/georges_dal_75678
Sweet Potato Curry – https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/sweet-potato-caribbean
I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know if you try any of the recipes mentioned, it would be great to see how you use coconut milk.
More Caribbean Food Month treats on Monday, see you then.
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