Have a can of coconut milk in your pantry that you have no idea what to use for? These delicious recipes will not only use up your coconut milk but also
send you running to the supermarket for more!
Coconut milk is very rich and creamy, and adds a delicious aroma to any dish. It makes an awesome substitute for cream in many recipes, from desserts to spicy curries. Here are a few recipes you can try with coconut milk.
Coconut Rice
Make some rice using coconut milk. You can also use your rice cooker to make this. This coconut rice goes great with stir fries, curries, and spicy dishes. The best option would be jasmine-scented white rice. Add some shredded coconut and salt to make it super yummy.
Vegan Tofu In Coconut Sauce
This dish only needs a handful of ingredients. Simply get coconut milk and peanut butter, and of course, some tofu. It is very easy to make!
Coconut Layered Cake
This yummilicious two-layer coconut cake will make a wonderful dessert for Mother’s Day, Easter, or a vegan friend's birthday. Coconut milk in this cake makes it extra moist and fluffy. You can add grated coconut to the batter for extra measure. The frosting can be made using coconut icing and coconut shreds.
Vegan Mashed Potatoes With Coconut Milk
Want to cook up a tasty vegan side dish? This gluten-free vegan potato mash is a great option. Simply boil sweet potatoes until they are fork tender. Then, mash them until creamy. Add coconut milk, olive oil or vegan margarine, garlic, ginger, and salt and pepper as required.
Vegan Pumpkin Soup With Coconut Milk
This takes only twenty minutes to whip up! It is delicious and almost tastes like fall! All you need is pumpkin puree and coconut milk. You can add onions, vegan margarine, vegetable broth, and fragrant spices to it as well for taste.
Vegan Curried Lentils With Coconut Milk
This filling vegan dinner option can be made for dinner any day of the week. All you need is coconut milk, lentils, onions, and a couple of dried spices. You can eat this with rice, quinoa, or couscous.
Coconut Ice Cream
This is a Thai delicacy. This coconut ice cream is an easy-to-make, delicious dessert with yummy coconut flavour. You don't even require an ice cream maker for this dish! However, it does have a longer prep time – plan to freeze for at least eight hours. It is best to keep it in the freezer overnight.
