coconut
378 dishes.
Coconut Toddy SyrupPalm sap boiled to a thick dark syrup; spread on bread and puddings.
Coconut turnoverSweet dough turnover filled with grated coconut cooked in sugar and spice
ConkiesSteamed cornmeal-coconut-pumpkin parcels in banana leaf, Independence treat
Cook-up riceOne-pot rice, black-eyed peas and meats in coconut milk
Corn soupSplit-pea and corn-cob soup, late-night street staple
Crab and dumplingCurried crab with flat boiled dumplings, Tobago's pride
Curry LaksaCoconut curry noodle soup with tofu puffs and cockles
DarasaGrated green banana wrapped in banana leaf and boiled, eaten with fish
DawetIced coconut-milk drink with syrup, Javanese market refresher
DemokTaro leaves stewed to a thick green mash with coconut milk and crab meat
Dhonkeyo KajuruRipe banana mashed with rice flour and coconut, then deep-fried into golden fritters
DiaBanana or taro simmered in thick coconut cream until soft and sweet.
Digaag qumbeChicken braised in coconut milk with xawaash spice, eaten with rice
Doce de cocoGrated coconut candy cooked with sugar
DodolSticky dark toffee of coconut milk, palm sugar and rice flour, stirred for hours
DrømmekageVanilla sponge under a baked coconut and brown sugar topping
DucanaGrated sweet potato-coconut dumpling steamed in banana leaf
DucunuSweet fresh-corn pudding steamed in a corn husk
DurukaUnopened flower shoots of wild cane, steamed in coconut cream like asparagus
EncocadoFish or shrimp simmered in coconut milk with peppers and coriander
Es CendolGreen rice-flour worms in coconut milk with palm sugar syrup and ice
Es TelerAvocado, jackfruit and coconut in iced condensed-milk syrup
Fa’alifu KaloTaro chunks simmered in coconut cream with onion
Fa’apapaDense coconut bread pressed flat and baked in the umu until the edges caramelise
Fa’ausiGrated taro or bread squares drowned in thick caramelised coconut sauce
FafaSoft taro or banana pounded to a smooth paste and dressed with coconut cream.
Faiai EleniTinned herring simmered in coconut cream with onion, ladled over rice
FaikakaiDough dumplings drenched in sweet coconut-caramel syrup
FekeGrilled octopus simmered in rich coconut cream
FekeiSticky pudding of grated pulaka or banana cooked with coconut cream and syrup
FeniGoan spirit triple-distilled from cashew apples or coconut toddy, drunk with lime soda
Fermented ToddyCoconut sap left to ferment into a sour, lightly alcoholic drink
FifteensNo-bake traybake of digestives, marshmallows and cherries rolled in coconut
Fish AmokFish in coconut-kroeung custard steamed in a banana-leaf cup
Fish Head CurryRed snapper head in South Indian curry with okra and aubergine
Fish in Coconut CreamFresh reef fish simmered in coconut cream with greens, coastal staple-
Fufú
Coconut milk fish soup with green plantain and tubers. Ready in 30 min prep and 45 min cooking. Serves 6.…
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Callaloo
Dasheen leaves, okra, and coconut milk swizzled silky. Ready in 25 min prep and 50 min cooking. Serves 6. A…
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Bajiya
Maldivian samosa stuffed with tuna, coconut and onion. Ready in 45 min prep and 20 min cooking. Makes 16. A…
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‘Umu
Earth oven of hot stones baking pork, taro and lu parcels underground. Ready in 1 hr 30 min prep and…
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Abacate recheado com atum
Halved avocado filled with tuna, lime and grated coconut. Ready in 20 minutes prep and none cooking. Serves 4. A…
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Agua de coco
Green coconut split open at the roadside and drunk straight from the shell. Ready in 5 minutes prep and none…