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Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan over low heat until lukewarm, about 5 minutes; pour into a large glass bowl. Stir in lime juice, paprika, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes until marinade is smooth.
  2. 2 Add kale to marinade; press down to ensure all leaves are covered. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove kale from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Grill kale leaves, in batches, in a single layer on the preheated grill until edges are slightly crispy and centers are soft, 45 to 60 seconds per side.

By John Wisman

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Curried Cauliflower Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cauliflower, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring vegetable stock, coconut milk, and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the roasted vegetables; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill a blender halfway with cauliflower soup mixture. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.

By ACARROLL3

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir tuna, 1/2 of the coconut milk, cashews, red onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; add lime juice and stir. Drizzle in remaining coconut milk until desired consistency is reached. Transfer tartare to a bowl and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.

By John Mitzewich

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix coconut milk, kecap manis, curry paste, turmeric powder, ginger, and vegan fish sauce together in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Seal and shake to mix.
  2. 2 Cut tofu into 2-inch pieces and place in the bag. Seal and shake to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, chili-garlic sauce, kecap manis, lime juice, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Remove the tofu pieces and tap to remove any excess marinade. Skewer an equal number of tofu pieces onto each skewer.
  6. 6 Grill the skewers on each side until browned, basting the skewers with the marinade as they cook, 10 to 15 minutes total.
  7. 7 Drizzle the peanut sauce over the skewers and serve with extra sauce and lime wedges on the side.

By Buckwheat Queen

Perfect No-Bake Granola Bars

Perfect No-Bake Granola Bars

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Pulse oats in a food processor just until slightly ground. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with flax seeds, then almonds, and finally pumpkin seeds, pulsing just one ingredient at a time.
  3. 3 Add puffed rice, milk powder, cranberries, protein powder, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and shredded coconut to the bowl; mix to combine.
  4. 4 Mix almond butter, peanut butter, honey, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla together in a quart-sized bowl until well combined. Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well blended. Spread thinly onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  5. 5 Place in the freezer until solid, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Remove from the freezer, dust with oat bran, and cut into 24 bars. Store in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator.

By Sharon Angel

Chicken Curry Puffs

Chicken Curry Puffs

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in coriander, turmeric, cumin, and curry powder. Cook a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk, onions, lemon grass, and red pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in potato and continue cooking for 12 minutes, adding more coconut milk if the mixture becomes too dry. Stir in chicken, then season with salt. Cook and stir until chicken and potato have absorbed most of the liquid, then spread the mixture onto a plate to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Unfold puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares. Place heaping spoonfuls of the filling in the center of each square. Gather all 4 corners of the pastry and pinch together at the top, forming a small pouch. Place each pastry on the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 27 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By argus

Coconut Flan

Coconut Flan

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the sugar in a nonstick skillet, and slowly melt over low heat without stirring. Shake the pan by it's handle to mix, but do not stir with a spoon. When the sugar has melted, pour into a 3 quart glass baking dish, coating the bottom.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, whole milk, and vanilla; mix until well blended, about 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the sugar in the pan. Place the pan inside of a larger dish and set in the oven. Fill the outer pan with water to 1 inch deep.
  4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the flan from the water bath, and refrigerate until cold, 4 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish to loosen the flan, then invert onto a serving dish.

By Viveca DelGiorno

Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style

Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2 Blend cornmeal, sugar, milk, coconut milk, flour, eggs, and vegetable oil in a blender until smooth; add baking powder and blend to integrate. Pour the cornmeal mixture into the prepared cake pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

By VickyLondres

Coconut Coconut Milk Cake

Coconut Coconut Milk Cake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. 2 Beat sugar, butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add shredded coconut.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir creamed butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk, into flour mixture until batter is just mixed.
  4. 4 Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold egg whites into batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

By 4eversmiling

Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Pudding)

Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Pudding)

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
80 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine hominy and water in a large saucepan and soak 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, bring soaked hominy and liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until hominy is soft, about 1 hour. Add coconut milk, condensed milk, regular milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and cloves. Cook over low heat until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Taste and sweeten with more sugar if needed. Stir in coconut. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

By Allrecipes Member

Brazilian-Style Moist Coconut Cake

Brazilian-Style Moist Coconut Cake

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Sift together flour and baking powder.
  2. 2 Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, then continue beating while slowly adding the sugar until stiff peaks have formed. Fold in egg yolks until evenly mixed, then fold in the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake cake in preheated oven until the top has turned golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 When the cake is done, remove from the oven, and use a fork to poke all over the top of the cake, in 1 inch intervals. In a small bowl, stir together the milk, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Evenly pour the milk mixture over the cake, then sprinkle with coconut flakes. Chill cake in the refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.

By CookingMama

Belizean Rice and Beans

Belizean Rice and Beans

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
100 min
Total
595 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and transfer beans to a stockpot. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (or as needed to cover) and bring to a boil. Add garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in onion, bell pepper, oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Cook and stir rice in a large saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

By kaelirebecca

Belizean Bread Pudding

Belizean Bread Pudding

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add evaporated milk, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum, sugar, melted butter, raisins, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon to eggs in the bowl; mix well. Fold in bread. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and edges are beginning to look dry, about 1 hour.

By Monique Jeffery

Brazilian Shrimp Stew

Brazilian Shrimp Stew

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan and add oil. Add shallots, garlic, and curry paste. Saute until fragrant, and garlic is browned, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, roasted red bell pepper, and cilantro; bring to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add lime juice (go sparingly, adjusting to taste), cayenne, and salt. Add cornstarch and stir to thicken. Add in shrimp; simmer until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve stew with cooked jasmine rice.

By thedailygourmet

Brazilian Fish Stew

Brazilian Fish Stew

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add tilapia and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for least 20 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell peppers, tilapia, and diced tomatoes in succeeding layers; pour in coconut milk. Cover the pot; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro; continue cooking until tilapia completely cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By BellevueMama

Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)

Instant Pot Bobo de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stew)

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with salt and lime juice, and set aside to marinate while prepping the vegetables.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute chicken tenders until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil and saute onion and bell pepper until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off Saute function.
  3. 3 Return chicken tenders to the Instant Pot®. Add chicken broth, yuca, and tomato, making sure chicken tenders are completely submerged in broth. Season lightly with salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Remove chicken tenders, shred with 2 forks, and set aside. Turn on the Instant Pot® and select low Saute function. Using an immersion blender, blend stew in the pot. Add coconut milk and table cream while blending. Season with salt and stir in shredded chicken chopped cilantro and palm oil.
  6. 6 Serve garnished with additional cilantro.

By Paul Gambardella

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander in a large bowl. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper; rub spices into chicken.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a serving dish and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet. Cook and stir onion, jalapeño peppers, ginger, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and cook until sauce is warmed through.
  4. 4 Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

By MLYIN

Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.

By GraçaRibeiro

Seafood Mocequa

Seafood Mocequa

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss fish and shrimp together with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Heat dende oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until softened and translucent. Add the garlic, and continue cooking until the onions turn golden brown.
  2. 2 Stir in tomato and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the red and hot peppers; continue cooking until softened. Pour in fish stock, cilantro, green onions, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until reduced by 1/4.
  3. 3 Pour in the coconut milk, then stir in fish. Simmer until the fish is firm and opaque. Serve immediately

By BRENTBUNTIN

Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

4.9

Prep
12 min
Cook
20 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir just until onions start to get soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add soy sauce. When mixture starts to bubble, let it simmer about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green onions. Let mixture come back to a simmer. Transfer fish to skillet; stir. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until fish starts to flake, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt, cilantro, and lime juice; stir carefully to avoid breaking up the fish. Serve with rice.

By John Mitzewich

Coconut Sauce

Coconut Sauce

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the coconut milk and brown sugar to a boil together in a heavy-bottomed pot. Reduce heat to medium low; cook and stir while boiling until the mixture is thick and the volume has reduced by about half, about 20 minutes.

By lola

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, until volume is reduced to 1 cup, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

By Druhda

Coconut Syrup

Coconut Syrup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy saucepan, combine coconut cream, flaked coconut and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a blender, and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

By Hunter StClaire

Brown Sugar Coconut Latte

Brown Sugar Coconut Latte

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine canned coconut milk, coconut milk beverage, brown sugar, coconut oil, and coconut extract in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until hot. Use an immersion blender to froth milk mixture until foamy.
  2. 2 Pour coconut milk mixture into a large mug, holding foam back with the back of a spoon. Pour in coffee and add foam on top.

By Yoly

Carob Ice Cream - The Winning Try

Carob Ice Cream - The Winning Try

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend coconut milk, sugar, and carob powder together in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour coconut milk mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions until smooth and frozen, about 45 minutes.

By Michelle

Delicious Instant Pot Coconut Milk Yogurt

Delicious Instant Pot Coconut Milk Yogurt

Prep
5 min
Cook
1440 min
Total
1815 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Yogurt function. Pour in coconut milk and sprinkle with pectin powder; mix until well dissolved. Stir in soy yogurt. Close and lock the lid. Set timer for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Unlock and remove lid. Stir yogurt well and transfer to sealed jars. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.

By Allrecipes Member

Coconut Milk Syrup

Coconut Milk Syrup

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together with a whisk in a saucepan. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring continually, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.

By LISASLC44

Samoan Green Banana

Samoan Green Banana

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk and onion in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Boil bananas in their skins for 30 to 40 minutes; drain. Run bananas under cold water until they are cool enough to handle. Remove bananas whole from their skins.
  3. 3 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place bananas into in the pan. Pour coconut milk and onion over bananas; cook until coconut milk is foamy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By Goddess