We always seem to have at least one can of coconut milk stashed away in the pantry. When we get tired of our normal run of standby meals, it's just the thing to get things interesting again. Here are five of our favorite recipes, all using one can of coconut milk.
1. Chicken in Coconut Milk - A Southeast Asian twist on our favorite chicken in milk dish, this one is spiced with the flavors of lemon grass, cilantro, and star anise.
2. Slow-Cooker Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew - Tender potatoes, nutty chickpeas, a good dose of leafy greens - what more could you want in a healthy cold-weather stew?!
3. Slow-Cooker Coconut and Green Curry Pork - Another good one from the slow-cooker!
4. Coconut Milk Bread Pudding - This is a great dish for a brunch crowd or as a special treat for overnight guests.
5. Thai Mango and Coconut Sticky Rice - We fully admit to eating the leftovers of this dish for breakfast the next morning.
What are your favorite dishes with coconut milk?
Related: What's the Difference? Coconut Milk vs. Cream
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I love coconut milk! It's so good for you too. I make this Pineapple Seitan Curry for a fast, hearty, and healthy dish.
Arroz con Dulce, great rice pudding!
I love how more chefs are now making recipes where you chill the can so the coconut cream separates from the milk and you can use them for different purposes. So exciting.
Have this on the stove now using up a bunch of root veggies from th end of my CSA share. Making it in my Le Cruset dutch oven to cut some time off of cooking so we can eat it tonight!
If you are looking for an awesome slow cooker book, definitely pick up the new America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution ! It is fantastic.