Recipes tagged with « Coconut Milk »
Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix
Dry mix for hot chocolate, yields about 14 servings. Uses powdered coconut milk and brown sugar instead of milk powder and white sugar. Added cinnamon and pinch of cayenne for warmth and complexity. Cocoa and bittersweet dark chocolate provide richness. Cornstarch thickens the drink just right. Keeps in airtight container up to 2 months. Reheat milk, whisk in the mix until glossy, thickened, and steaming. Optional garnish ideas, raspberry marshmallows suggested. Practical tips on texture, substitutions, and doneness cues included.
Curried Mussels Fusilli
Pasta tossed with smoky grilled mussels in a spiced coconut-curry sauce. Fusilli cooked al dente then combined with a reduction of white wine and mussel broth enriched with coconut milk. Shallots and garlic give a fragrant base while fresh tarragon replaces chives for a slightly anise note. Curry powder swapped for garam masala adds earthier complexity. A squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of toasted pine nuts finish the dish, adding brightness and crunch. Practical, adaptable for stovetop or grill leftover mussels. A balance of creamy, briny, and pungent flavors that hinge on timing pasta to sauce absorption and sauce reduction thickness.
Curried Lobster Coconut
A quick savory curry with lobster chunks cooked in creamy coconut milk and a spice mix featuring cumin and turmeric instead of traditional garam masala. Fresh aromatics pureed for consistency and depth. Finished with shredded coconut for texture and toasts slightly in the pan. Served best over fragrant jasmine rice. Dairy and gluten free. No eggs or nuts. Adjust spice level by varying the curry powder. Lobster can be swapped with shrimp or crab meat in a pinch. Essential to watch the coconut milk simmer and thicken slightly without breaking. Flavor builds quickly—don’t overcook the shellfish. Subtle coconut oil can replace olive oil for added flavor. Salting at the end keeps lobster tender.