20 of the Best Coconut Milk Recipes

I’m always looking for new ways to use the tins of coconut milk that I keep stashed in my pantry. I’ve put together this list of the Best Coconut Milk Recipes as a great resource of recipes. There are both sweet and savoury uses and many of them are vegan too!

Coconut milk isn’t only good for vegan curries! There are absolutely tonnes of uses for both the milk and coconut cream. I almost always keep a couple of tins in the cupboard, both of the full fat and low fat varieties. This means I can almost always throw a great meal together in a jiffy.

That isn’t to say that coconut doesn’t make a cracking vegan curry because it does! It also makes a great meaty curry and many variations in between. It was an especially difficult struggle to narrow down the south-east Asian influenced options for this list.

Enough of the waffle, let me hurry up and show you the fab recipes I have included!

Coconut Milk Soups

Soup is another lovely way to use coconut milk. There are five quite different options here despite my Peanut and Lentil soup effectively making two appearances!

Creamy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup – Easy Peasy Foodie

Deliciously creamy and rich this gorgeous Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup is easy to prepare and full of flavour. And FINALLY I have found a way to make tomato soup without having to remove the skins!

Chicken, Peanut & Lentil Soup

My Chicken, Peanut & Lentil Soup is the meaty version of my vegan Peanut Lentil Soup. Its still gluten free but includes extra toppings to make a full and satisfying meal. Its also still extra easy to make and packed with flavour.

Curried Pumpkin Soup – Fab Food 4 All

Mildly spiced and velvety smooth, this delicious Curried Pumpkin Soup with coconut milk is ideal for using up leftover pumpkin.

Vegan Coconut Milk Soups

Peanut Lentil Soup

My Peanut Lentil Soup uses satay sauce and coconut milk along with carrots and red lentils to make a thick, rich and extra tasty soup. My satay soup is accidentally vegan and can be gluten free too. Super easy to make and even easier to eat, give it a go for a flavour packed lunch.

Thai Beetroot Soup – Lost in Food

An aromatic soup which marries the earthiness of beetroot with the fresh spices of Thailand. A perfectly spicy bowl of soup.

Coconut Milk Curries

I’ve again found five totally different options for using Coconut Milk in curries. There are options inspired by India,Thailand and Burma. I think that the lamb thai green curry is especially intriguing!

Instant Pot Chicken Curry – Recipes From A Pantry

Instant Pot Chicken Curry is a comforting dish that is full of flavour. It is easy to make from pantry staples too.

Lamb Thai Green Curry – Easy Peasy Foodie

My Lamb Thai Green Curry is full of the delicious, aromatic flavours of lemongrass, coriander, cumin, garlic and chilli, and can made from scratch in under 30 minutes!

Red Thai King Prawn and Spinach Curry – Something Sweet Something Savoury

Who needs an expensive takeaway when you can get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes with this spicy red Thai prawn and spinach curry!

Vegan Coconut Milk Curries

Aubergine, Mushroom and Sweet Potato Massaman Curry – Planet Veggie

This has got to be the easiest curry in the world to make. Just put all the ingredients in a pan, give it a stir and then simmer for about 20 minutes.

Vegan Burmese Eggplant Curry – Yumsome

This mild vegan Burmese eggplant curry recipe, with its deliciously silky eggplant in a creamy, piquant gravy, is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavours.

Something Different with Coconut Milk

I wanted to make sure that I shared some recipes with you that aren’t soup or curry based. These recipes span from Asian to the Caribbean and one even includes banana!

Chicken Satay Skewers

Chicken Satay Skewers are an ageless classic dish found all over Asia. My recipe uses chicken thighs for extra juicy skewers and my own homemade tasty sauce. Perfect for every occasion from lunchboxes, to picnics, buffets and tasty Asian feasts.

Golden Turmeric Fries with Coriander and Mint Dip – Farmersgirl Kitchen

Golden Turmeric Fries with Coriander and Mint Dip elevates the classic comfort food of chips (fries) to an impressive appetiser, party canape or as a tasty snack.

One Pot Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans – Easy Peasy Foodie

Bursting with exciting spicy Jamaican flavours, this simple One Pot Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans is ready in well under an hour and creates very little washing up!

Vegan Coconut Milk Recipes

Caribbean Coconut & Banana Curry Traybake – Sneaky Veg

Roast all the ingredients together in the oven to make this delicious Caribbean coconut and banana curry. It’s perfect for an easy vegetarian or vegan midweek meal.

Satay Sauce (Vegan)

Satay Sauce is one of my absolute favourite Asian sauces and I’m so pleased that I’ve finally settled on the perfect recipe. This ultimate versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, stir fry sauce or dipping sauce.

Sweet Recipes with Coconut Milk

The range of ways that you can make desserts with coconut milk surprised me. There is everything from cake to ice cream and little tarts to scones. Truly something for everyone!

Coconut Milk Layer Cake – Tin & Thyme

A take on Dan Lepard’s coconut milk layer cake. It’s not overwhelmingly coconutty by any means, but it is delicious. I guess that’s not surprising with the addition of rum, mascarpone and lemon curd!

Chocolate Pie – Hungry Healthy Happy

You can’t go wrong with a chocolate dessert, and even better when it has a hint of coconut in it. The perfect summer dessert!

Vegan Coconut Milk Desserts

No Churn Mango Coconut Ice Cream (Vegan)

My No Churn Mango Coconut Ice Cream only uses three simple tinned ingredients to make a super tasty and naturally vegan ice cream that doesn’t need any specialist equipment. It is packed with fruit flavour and takes less than 15 minutes to make!

Vegan Coconut Scones – Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen

Switching to using coconut oil and coconut milk creates vegan scones that are easy to make and every bit as good as the original afternoon tea classic.

Coconut Rice Pudding – Hungry Happy Healthy

This super creamy rice pudding, that happens to be vegan too, is total comfort food with a tropical twist. Coconut milk not only makes it rich and creamy, but adds that tropical taste.

So now I’ve told you my favourite ways to use coconut milk, head to the comments section below and tell me what you favourite coconut milk recipes are!

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