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-
Arroz con guandú
Coconut rice with pigeon peas, a holiday staple. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. Serves 8. A…
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Arroz con coco
Caribbean sweet-savory caramelised coconut rice, served alongside fried fish. Ready in 15 min prep and 45 min cooking. 6 servings.…
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Ayam Percik
Kelantan grilled chicken basted in coconut-chili gravy. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 50 minutes cooking. Serves 6. A main…
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Bammy
Cassava flatbread soaked in coconut milk, then fried. Ready in 40 min prep and 25 min cooking. 6 bammies. A…
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Banh Khot
Small crisp coconut-rice cakes with a prawn on top, wrapped in mustard leaf. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 40…
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Banh Xeo
Sizzling turmeric crepe with shrimp and beansprouts, wrapped in greens. Ready in 25 min prep and 30 min cooking. 6…
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Bandrek
Hot ginger drink with palm sugar, cinnamon, clove and sometimes coconut shreds. Ready in 10 min prep and 20 min…
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Bee Nuu
Green coconut water drunk straight from the nut at roadside stalls. Ready in 5 minutes prep and none cooking. 1…
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Bein Mont
Sticky rice pancake with jaggery, coconut and poppy seed, cooked over coals. Ready in 20 min prep and 40 min…