coconut milk
Thai curry base
Coconut milk is the liquid extracted from grated coconut flesh, used widely in Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Caribbean cooking.
It adds richness to curries, soups, and desserts.
Thicker versions come from the first pressing; thinner ones from subsequent pressings.
Not to be confused with coconut water, the clear liquid found inside young coconuts.
Aromatic South Asian dish
- rendangIndonesian dry curry
- tom khaThai coconut broth
- sataySkewered meat with peanut sauce
- kormaMild, creamy braised dish
massaman · adobo · simmer · braise · stir-fry · soup · broth · sauce
Smooth and rich
- richHaving much of something
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
thick · luscious · opaque · pourable · separated · full-fat · light · canned
Puréed fruit beverage
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
- horchataSpiced rice-milk beverage
- coquitoCoconut cream rum punch
piña colada · coffee creamer · bubble tea · refreshment · hydration · dairy-free · lactose-free · plant-based
Cake soaked in three milks
- kheerSpiced milk-rice dessert
- flanCaramel-glazed baked custard
- puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
tapioca · sticky rice · dulce · sweetened · caramel · vanilla · chocolate · confection
Hand's flat interior
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- Pacific IslandsTropical territories across largest ocean
Philippines · Thailand · Sri Lanka · Kerala · equatorial · humid · monsoon · coastal
Plant-based substitute for milk
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- lactose-freeLacking milk sugar
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- animal-freeLacking fauna-derived ingredients
substitute · allergy-friendly · whole food · sustainable · ethical · health-conscious
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
korma · massaman · adobo · simmer · braise · stir-fry · soup · broth · sauce · marinade
creamy
Smooth and rich
smooth · thick · luscious · opaque · pourable · separated · full-fat · light · canned · homogenized
smoothie
Puréed fruit beverage
coquito · piña colada · coffee creamer · bubble tea · refreshment · hydration · dairy-free · lactose-free · plant-based · fortified
tres leches
Cake soaked in three milks
custard · tapioca · sticky rice · dulce · sweetened · caramel · vanilla · chocolate · confection · mousse
palm
Hand's flat interior
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
Pacific Islands · Philippines · Thailand · Sri Lanka · Kerala · equatorial · humid · monsoon · coastal · exotic
dairy alternative
Plant-based substitute for milk
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- lactose-freeLacking milk sugar
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
animal-free · substitute · allergy-friendly · whole food · sustainable · ethical · health-conscious
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- coconutcopra, coir
- dairy alternativesdairy alternative, dairy-free, nondairy, plant-based, almond creamer
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee
- milk types
coconut milkcow's milk
Lacteal fluid from cattle
whole milk · goat milk · cream · heavy cream · buffalo milk