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aji dulce peppers
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 126
almonds
Almond-Coconut White Bean Spread, 36, 37
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Apricot, Coconut-Ginger Scones with, 156, 157
Asparagus with Shallots and Shredded Coconut, 112, 113
Australian Lamingtons, 196, 197–98
bacon
Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123
Baker’s Coconut, 10–11
bammy
Jamaican Bammy Cakes, 140, 141
roots of, 142
Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, Coconut–, 250, 251–52
bao
traditional, 153
Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Orange and Coconut Nectar Sauce, 78–79
basil, Thai
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
beans. See black beans; green beans; navy beans; white beans, canned
beef
Loco Moco, 181
Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
bell peppers
Coconut Pork Kebabs, 92
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
berries. See blueberries; raspberries
bibingka
about, 236
Bibingka (Filipino Coconut Cake), 234, 235
Bitters Revenge, 258
black beans, Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
blackberries
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 272, 273
black lentils
Dal Makhani (Black Lentils in Coconut-Tomato-Masala Sauce), 122
Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, Coconut, 134
Boston Baked Beans, Coconut, 123
Bourbon-Glazed Coco-Nuts, 32
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
bread. See also buns
Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, Coconut-Banana, 250, 251–52
Coconut-Ginger Scones with Apricot, 156, 157
Dad’s Daily Coconut Bread, 148
Gluten-Free Coconut Bread with Meyer Lemon Glaze, 154–55
Sunday bread, 148
breadfruit, 127
Breadfruit Oil Down, 126
Breakfast Bites, Coconut-Cashew-Date, 183
buns
Pani Popo Breakfast Buns, 158–59
Burger, Ultimate Vegan, 74, 75–76
Burritos, Coconut–Salsa Verde, 82–84, 83
buttermilk
Coconut-Cashew Fried Chicken, 89
Coconut Flour Pancakes, 169
Coconut-Ginger Scones with Apricot, 156, 157
Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro Fritters, 60–61
cabbage
Spicy Coconut-Vegetable Patties, 56, 57–59
cake
Australian Lamingtons, 196, 197–98
Bibingka (Filipino Coconut Cake), 234, 235
Chinese-Style Sponge Roll with Coconut Cream, 204–5
Classic Coconut Cake, 208–9
Coconut Cheesecake with Guava Glaze, 217
Coconut Layer Pound Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, 210, 211–12
Hareesh (Middle Eastern Coconut Semolina Cake), 202, 203
Sugar Cakes, 189
calabaza squash
Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–54
Spicy Coconut-Vegetable Patties, 56, 57–59
candy. See also toolum candy
“sugar cakes,” 16
cardamom pods
Chicken Korma, 88
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
Caribbean Coconut Turnovers, 200–201
Caribbean staples, 127
carrots
Tricolor Carrots Roasted with Coconut-Orange Glaze, 120, 121
cashew butter
Coconut-Cashew-Date Breakfast Bites, 183
cashews
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
Coconut-Cashew-Date Breakfast Bites, 183
Coconut-Cashew Fried Chicken, 89
cassava. See yucca
cauliflower
Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut and Green Chiles, 115
Tempura Cauliflower with Coconut Harissa Sauce, 118–19
Ceviche, Coconut-Lime, 45
cheese. See also cream cheese
Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro Fritters, 60–61
Savory Coconut Crêpes with Eggs, Mushrooms, and Gruyère Cheese, 162, 163–64
Cheesecake with Guava Glaze, Coconut, 217
chicken
Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Orange and Coconut Nectar Sauce, 78–79
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
Coconut-Cashew Fried Chicken, 89
Coconut Chicken Cutlets, 77
Coconut-Mango Glazed Hot Wings, 48
Coconut–Salsa Verde Burritos, 82–84, 83
Coconut Tikka Masala, 80–81
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
Thai Chicken Satay, 46–47
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, 94
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
Chicken Korma, 88
Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, Toasted, 124, 125
chiles. See green chiles; serrano chiles
Chinese rice wine
Chinese-Style Sponge Roll with Coconut Cream, 204–5
chips
Coconut Chips, 28
Spicy Coconut Chips, 33
chocolate/cocoa powder
Australian Lamingtons, 196, 197–98
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons, 233
Coconut Bars, 216
Coconut-Caramel-Chocolate Shortbreads, 192–93
Coconut-Chocolate Milk Shake, 268, 269
Coconut Cream and Chocolate Cream Layer Pie, 220, 221–23
Mille-Feuille with Coconut Pastry Cream, 248–49
Protein-Packed Smoothie, 272
cilantro, fresh
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro Fritters, 60–61
Turmeric-Infused Coconut Mussels, 64, 65–66
Cinnamon Rolls with Toasted Coconut–Cream Cheese Frosting, Coconut-, 242–44
clams
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
Classic Coconut Cake, 208–9
Cocochino, 262
Coconut–Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, 250, 251–52
Coconut Bars, 216
coconut basics, 12–27
cooking times, 29
forms of coconut, 16–23
nutrition and, 12–13
storage of products, 23
Coconut Belgian Waffles I, 176
Coconut Belgian Waffles II, 177
Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134
Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123
Coconut Bran Muffins, 165
Coconut Cake, Classic, 204–5
Coconut–Calamansi Lime Rice, 135
Coconut-Caramel-Chocolate Shortbreads, 192–93
Coconut-Cashew-Date Breakfast Bites, 183
Coconut-Cashew Fried Chicken, 89
Coconut Cheesecake with Guava Glaze, 217
Coconut Chicken Cutlets, 77
Coconut Chicken Soup, Thai, 94
Coconut Chips, 28
Coconut-Chocolate Milk Shake, 268, 269
Coconut-Cinnamon Rolls with Toasted Coconut–Cream Cheese Frosting, 242–44
Coconut Crab Pilaf, 139
coconut cream, 21
Chinese-Style Sponge Roll with Coconut Cream, 204–5
Coconut Custard Pie, 224–25
Coconut Tikka Masala, 80–81
Coquito, 259
Dal Makhani (Black Lentils in Coconut-Tomato-Masala Sauce), 122
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, 70, 71–72
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, 229
Coconut Cream and Chocolate Cream Layer Pie, 220, 221–23
Coconut Cream Pie, 218–19
Coconut-Crusted Fried Eggplant and Tomato Rounds, 42, 43–44
Coconut Custard Pie, 224–25
Coconut Bars, 216
Coconut Belgian Waffles I, 176
Coconut Belgian Waffles II, 177
Coconut Bran Muffins, 165
Coconut-Cashew Fried Chicken, 89
Coconut Custard Pie, 224–225
Coconut Flour Pancakes, 169
Coconut Pajeon, 54–55
Savory Coconut Crackers, 38
Savory Coconut Crêpes, 162, 163–164
Sweet Coconut Crêpes, 161
Coconut-Ginger Meatballs, 49
Coconut-Hibiscus Vodka Martini, 260, 261
Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches, 229
Coconut Layer Pound Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, 210, 211–12
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Coconut-Lime Ceviche, 45
Coconut Macaroons, 232
Coconut-Mango Glazed Hot Wings, 48
coconut manna
about, 21
Coconut Manna, 29
Coconut Marshmallows, 190–91
coconut meat, 17
coconut milk, 14
asceptic carton, 20
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
canned, 19
Chicken Korma, 88
Cocochino, 262
Coconut–Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, 250, 251–52
Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134
Coconut–Calamansi Lime Rice, 135
Coconut-Chocolate Milk Shake, 268, 269
Coconut Crab Pilaf, 139
Coconut Cream Pie, 218–19
Coconut-Ginger Scones with Apricot, 156, 157
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Coconut-Lime Ceviche, 45
Coconut Panna Cotta, 231
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Coconut–Salsa Verde Burritos, 82–84, 83
Coconut Sticky Rice, 143
Coquito, 259
Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro Fritters, 60–61
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
forms of, 19–21
Gluten-Free Coconut Bread with Meyer Lemon Glaze, 154–55
Jamaican Bammy Cakes, 140, 141
making at home, 28
powdered, 21
Protein-Packed Smoothie, 272
refrigerated carton, 20
Serabi (Indonesian Coconut Pancakes), 174
Spicy Coconut-Peanut Dip, 52, 53
Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 93
Sri Lankan Hoppers with Egg Curry, 170, 171–72
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
Tembleque, 237
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, 94
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 126
Trinidad Curried Crab and Dumplings, 96, 97–98
Turmeric-Infused Coconut Mussels, 64, 65–66
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, 229
Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
coconut molasses, 21
Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Orange and Coconut Nectar Sauce, 78–79
Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173
Coconut-Orange Shortbread, 194
Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55
coconut palm tree, 20
Coconut Panna Cotta, 231
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Coconut-Pineapple Smoothie, 272
Coconut Pork Kebabs, 92
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
Coconut Pumpkin Soup, Spicy, 93
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Coconut-Rum Crème Brûlée, 238–39
Coconut–Salsa Verde Burritos, 82–84, 83
Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana) Sorbet, 230
Coconut Sticky Rice, 143
Bourbon-Glazed Coco-Nuts, 32
Coconut Cheesecake, 217
Coconut-Hibiscus Vodka Martini, 260
Coconut Marshmallows, 190–191
Coconut Oatmeal, 173
Coconut Pajeon, 54–55
Coconut-Rum Crème Brûlée, 238–239
Coconut Rice Pudding, 240
Coconut Shrimp, 67
Coconut Sweet Tea, 263
Serabi, 174
Sinigang, 39
Spicy Coconut-Peanut Dip, 52
Thai Chicken Satay, 46–47
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai, 100
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178
Coconut Sweet Tea, 263
Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–54
Coconut Tikka Masala, 80–81
Coconut Tropical Fruit Parfait, 166, 167
coconut vinegar. See also vinegars, toddy
Coconut-Lime Ceviche, 45
Coconut Pork Kebabs, 92
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana) Sorbet, 230
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
coconut wraps,
cookies & bars. See also shortbread
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons, 233
Coconut Bars, 216
Coconut Macaroons, 232
cookie cutters and, 195
Mexican Wedding Cookies with Coconut, 199
cooking times, 29
Coquito, 259
Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro Fritters, 60–61
Couscous, Jeweled, 136, 137–38
crabmeat, lump
Coconut Crab Pilaf, 139
Trinidad Curried Crab and Dumplings, 96, 97–98
Crackers, Savory Coconut, 38
oven method, 26
cream cheese
Coconut Cheesecake with Guava Glaze, 217
Coconut-Cinnamon Rolls with Toasted Coconut–Cream Cheese Frosting, 242–44
Coconut Layer Pound Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, 210, 211–12
cream of coconut
Coconut Panna Cotta, 231
Crème Brûlée, Coconut-Rum, 238–39
crépes
Savory Coconut Crêpes with Eggs, Mushrooms, and Gruyère Cheese, 162, 163–64
Sweet Coconut Crêpes, 161
culantro (recao)
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
curry, 98
Asparagus with Shallots and Shredded Coconut, 112, 113
base for, 63
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
Goan Fish Curry, 104
Sri Lankan Hoppers with Egg Curry, 170, 171–72
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
Dad’s Daily Coconut Bread, 148
Dal Makhani (Black Lentils in Coconut-Tomato-Masala Sauce), 122
Date Breakfast Bites, Coconut-Cashew-, 183
Dessert Rice, 143
dips & spreads
Almond-Coconut White Bean Spread, 36, 37
Spicy Coconut-Peanut Dip, 52, 53
DIY coconut pantry, 24–29
dried coconut, 17
edible flowers
Emily Dickinson’s Coconut Cake, 213–14
eggplant
Coconut-Crusted Fried Eggplant and Tomato Rounds, 42, 43–44
Fried Eggplant and Tomato Rounds, Coconut-Crusted, 42, 43–44
eggs
Savory Coconut Crêpes with Eggs, Mushrooms, and Gruyère Cheese, 162, 163–64
Sri Lankan Hoppers with Egg Curry, 170, 171–72
Emily Dickinson’s Coconut Cake, 213–14
espresso
Cocochino, 262
Fiber-Rich Smoothie, Very Berry, 270, 271
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
fish
Coconut-Lime Ceviche, 45
Goan Fish Curry, 104
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, 70, 71–72
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
flowers. See edible flowers; hibiscus flowers, dried
fresh coconut, 17
Fried Eggplant and Tomato Rounds, Coconut-Crusted, 42, 43–44
Fritters, Corn, Coconut Milk, and Cilantro, 60–61
fruit
Coconut Tropical Fruit Parfait, 166, 167
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
garlic
Almond-Coconut White Bean Spread, 36, 37
Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134
garlic chives
Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55
ginger, fresh
Coconut-Ginger Meatballs, 49
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
Sugar Cakes, 189
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
Gluten-Free Coconut Bread with Meyer Lemon Glaze, 154–55
gluten-free diets, 13
Goan Fish Curry, 104
gochujang paste
Kabocha Squash Purée with Coconut and Korean Chile, 116, 117
granola
Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Coconut Tropical Fruit Parfait, 166, 167
green beans
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
green chiles
Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut and Green Chiles, 115
green coconut, 17
greens, leafy
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 124, 125
Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
guava/guava juice/guava jam
Coconut Cheesecake with Guava Glaze, 217
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
Guyana, pastries and, 206, 207
Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, Pan-Seared, 70, 71–72
ham, smoked
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 126
Hareesh (Middle Eastern Coconut Semolina Cake), 200, 201
Harissa Sauce, Tempura Cauliflower with Coconut, 118–19
Hawaiian Malasadas with Haupia (Coconut Pudding Filling), 245–46
Herbed Coconut Chips, 33, 34, 35
hibiscus flowers, dried
Coconut-Hibiscus Vodka Martini, 260, 261
history, coconut, 9–11
ice cream
Coconut-Chocolate Milk Shake, 268, 269
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, 229
Indian-Style Masala Coconut Tea, 266
Jamaican Bammy Cakes, 140, 141
Jasmine Rice, 132
kabocha squash
Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55
Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–54
Kabocha Squash Purée with Coconut and Korean Chile, 116, 117
Spicy Coconut-Vegetable Patties, 56, 57–59
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
kale
Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
Kebabs, Coconut Pork, 92
Korean Chile, Kabocha Squash Purée with Coconut and, 116, 117
lamingtons
about, 198
Australian Lamingtons, 196, 197–98
Lebanese kusa
Zucchini with Mustard Seed, Grated Coconut, and Turmeric, 114
lemongrass
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, 94
Turmeric-Infused Coconut Mussels, 64, 65–66
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
lemon juice/lemon zest
Gluten-Free Coconut Bread with Meyer Lemon Glaze, 154–55
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
limes/lime juice/lime zest
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
Coconut–Calamansi Lime Rice, 135
Coconut-Hibiscus Vodka Martini, 260, 261
Coconut Layer Pound Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, 210, 211–12
Coconut-Lime Ceviche, 45
Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana) Sorbet, 230
Thai Chicken Satay, 46–47
history of, 182
macaroons
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons, 233
Coconut Macaroons, 232
malasadas
about, 247
Hawaiian Malasadas with Haupia (Coconut Pudding Filling), 245–46
mango
Coconut-Mango Glazed Hot Wings, 48
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
Manna, Coconut, 29
Marshmallows, Coconut, 190–91
masala chai
Indian-Style Masala Coconut Tea, 266
Meatball Curry, Sri Lankan, 108–9
Meatballs, Coconut-Ginger, 49
Mexican Wedding Cookies with Coconut, 199
Milk Shake, Coconut-Chocolate, 268, 269
Mille-Feuille with Coconut Pastry Cream, 248–49
mint, fresh
Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
Muffins, Coconut Bran, 165
mushrooms
Savory Coconut Crêpes with Eggs, Mushrooms, and Gruyère Cheese, 162, 163–64
Mussels, Turmeric-Infused Coconut, 64, 65–66
mustard seed
Zucchini with Mustard Seed, Grated Coconut, and Turmeric, 114
navy beans
Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123
nuts. See also almonds
Coconut Bars, 216
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Mexican Wedding Cookies with Coconut, 199
oats, rolled
Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
opening a coconut. See cracking a coconut
orange juice/orange zest
Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Orange and Coconut Nectar Sauce, 78–79
Coconut-Orange Shortbread, 194
Tricolor Carrots Roasted with Coconut-Orange Glaze, 120, 121
Oysters, Coconut Fried, 68, 69
paime
about, 255
Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–54
pancakes
Coconut Flour Pancakes, 169
Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55
Serabi (Indonesian Coconut Pancakes), 174
pani popo
as comfort food, 160
Pani Popo Breakfast Buns, 158–59
Panna Cotta, Coconut, 231
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, 70, 71–72
Parfait, Coconut Tropical Fruit, 166, 167
pastry
Mille-Feuille with Coconut Pastry Cream, 248–49
Salara (Guyanese Danish), 206
peaches
Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173
peanut butter
Protein-Packed Smoothie, 272
Spicy Coconut-Peanut Dip, 52, 53
Thai Chicken Satay, 46–47
peanuts
Brazilian-Style Coconut-Cashew Chicken (Xim Xim de Galinha), 85–87
peas. See also chickpeas
Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
pea shoots
peppers. See aji dulce peppers; bell peppers
Persian-Style Basmati Rice, 131
pie
Caribbean Coconut Turnovers, 200–201
Coconut Cream and Chocolate Cream Layer Pie, 220, 221–23
Coconut Cream Pie, 218–19
Coconut Custard Pie, 224–25
pineapple
Coconut–Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, 250, 251–52
Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168
Coconut-Pineapple Smoothie, 272
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
plums
Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173
pork. See also bacon; ham, smoked
Coconut-Ginger Meatballs, 49
Coconut Pork Kebabs, 92
potatoes. See also sweet potatoes, Asian
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
poultry. See chicken; turkey
Protein-Packed Smoothie, 272
pudding
Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, Coconut–Banana, 250, 251–52
Coconut–Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, 250, 251–52
Coconut Panna Cotta, 231
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Tembleque, 237
Pumpkin Soup, Spicy Coconut, 93
quinoa
Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
raisins
Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–55
raspberries
Coconut Lemongrass Semifreddo, 226, 227–28
Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271
rice
Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134
Coconut–Calamansi Lime Rice, 135
Coconut Crab Pilaf, 139
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Coconut Sticky Rice, 143
Dessert Rice, 143
fluffy, 133
Indian-Spiced Rice, 131
Jasmine Rice, 132
Loco Moco, 181
Persian-Style Basmati Rice, 131
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut and Green Chiles, 115
Roasted Stone Fruits, Coconut Oatmeal with, 173
rum
Bitters Revenge, 258
Coconut–Banana Bread Pudding with Rum-Pineapple Topping, 250, 251–52
Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Brûlée, 240, 241
Coconut-Rum Crème Brûlée, 238–39
Coquito, 259
saffron threads
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, 70, 71–72
Salara (Guyanese Danish), 206
Savory Coconut Crackers, 38
Savory Coconut Crêpes with Eggs, Mushrooms, and Gruyère Cheese, 162, 163–64
Scones with Apricot, Coconut-Ginger, 156, 157
seafood. See specific type
Semifreddo, Coconut Lemongrass, 226, 227–28
Serabi (Indonesian Coconut Pancakes), 174
serabi sauce, traditional, 175
serrano chiles, Coconut–Salsa Verde Burritos, 82–84, 83
shallots
Asparagus with Shallots and Shredded Coconut, 112, 113
Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134
shellfish. See specific type
shortbread
Coconut-Caramel-Chocolate Shortbreads, 192–93
Coconut-Orange Shortbread, 194
shrimp
Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55
Coconut Shrimp, 67
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 38
smoothie
Coconut-Pineapple Smoothie, 272
Protein-Packed Smoothie, 272
Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271
Sorbet, Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana), 230
soup
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 93
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, 94
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
soursop (guanabana)
Bitters Revenge, 258
Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana) Sorbet, 230
Spicy Coconut Chips, 33
Spicy Coconut-Peanut Dip, 52, 53
Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 93
Spicy Coconut-Vegetable Patties, 56, 57–59
spreads. See dips & spreads
squash. See calabaza squash; kabocha squash
Sri Lankan Hoppers with Egg Curry, 170, 171–72
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
storage, coconut products, 23
Sugar Cakes, 189
Sunday bread, 148
Sweet Coconut Crêpes, 161
sweet potatoes, Asian
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
Sweet Tea, Coconut, 263
tadi, 23
Tamales, Coconut (Paime), 253–54
tea
Coconut Sweet Tea, 263
Indian-Style Masala Coconut Tea, 266
Tembleque, 237
Tempura Cauliflower with Coconut Harissa Sauce, 118–19
Thai Chicken Satay, 46–47
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, 94
Thai-Kaeng Phet Gai (Pumpkin Red Curry with Chicken), 100, 101
Tikka Masala, Coconut, 80–81
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 124, 125
toasting coconut, 28
toddy, 23
tomatillos
Coconut-Salsa Verde Burritos, 82–84, 83
tomatoes
Coconut-Crusted Fried Eggplant and Tomato Rounds, 42, 43–44
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Saffron Cream, 70, 71–72
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
tomato paste
Coconut Potato Curry, 130
Dal Makhani (Black Lentils in Coconut-Tomato-Masala Sauce), 122
toolum candy
as caribbean classic, 188
“Tree of Life,” 20
Tricolor Carrots Roasted with Coconut-Orange Glaze, 120, 121
Trinidad Curried Crab and Dumplings, 96, 97–98
Tropical Fruit Compote, 178, 179
turkey
Coconut-Ginger Meatballs, 49
Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
Sri Lankan Meatball Curry, 108–9
Toasted Chickpeas with Mixed Greens in Coconut Sauce, 126
turmeric
Turmeric-Infused Coconut Mussels, 64, 65–66
Zucchini with Mustard Seed, Grated Coconut, and Turmeric, 114
Turnovers, Caribbean Coconut, 200–201
Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76
Vegan Burger, Ultimate, 74, 75–76
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, 229
vegetable crumbles, Monica’s Kheema Redux, Coconut-Style, 73
vegetables. See also specific vegetable
Coconut Pork Kebabs, 92
Filipino Chicken Curry, 95
Spicy Coconut-Vegetable Patties, 56, 57–59
Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271
Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3
vinegars, toddy, 23
Vodka Martini, Coconut-Hibiscus, 260, 261
waffles
Coconut Belgian Waffles I, 176
Coconut Belgian Waffles II, 177
water from a coconut, 25, 25. See also coconut water
watercress
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39
white beans, canned
Almond-Coconut White Bean Spread, 36
Yam Curry, Vietnamese Chicken and, 102–3
yogurt
Coconut-Pineapple Smoothie, 272
Coconut Tikka Masala, 80–81
Coconut Tropical Fruit Parfait, 166, 167
Young Coconut Soup, 40–41
yucca
Jamaican Bammy Cakes, 140, 141
Zucchini with Mustard Seed, Grated Coconut, and Turmeric, 114