index

Page numbers in italic indicate photos.

a

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

b

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

Coconut Bao, 150–52, 151

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

Coconut Spareribs, 90, 91

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

Coconut Bao, 150–52, 151

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

c

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

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

Caribbean Coconut Turnovers, 200–201

Caribbean staples, 127

carrots

Summer Rolls, 50, 51

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

Jeweled Couscous, 136, 137–38

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

Coconut Spareribs, 90, 91

Chinese-Style Sponge Roll with Coconut Cream, 204–5

chips

Coconut Chips, 28

Herbed Coconut Chips, 34, 35

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

Chutney, Coconut, 106, 107

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

equipment and, 25, 26, 26

forms of coconut, 16–23

“meat” of coconut, 17, 18, 19

nutrition and, 12–13

parts, 18, 18

products, 14, 63

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

Loco Moco, 180, 181

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 Chutney, 106, 107

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 flour, 13, 22, 29

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 Fried Oysters, 68, 69

Coconut Pajeon, 54–55

Savory Coconut Crackers, 38

Savory Coconut Crêpes, 162, 163–164

Sweet Coconut Crêpes, 161

Coconut Fried Oysters, 68, 69

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

Loco Moco, 180, 181

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 Iced Tea, 264, 265

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

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271

Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3

coconut molasses, 21

coconut nectar, 14, 21

Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Orange and Coconut Nectar Sauce, 78–79

Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123

Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168

Coconut Spareribs, 90, 91

Coconut Oatmeal with Roasted Stone Fruits, 173

coconut oil, 12–13, 14

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 Spareribs, 90, 91

coconut sponge, 18, 23

Coconut Sticky Rice, 143

coconut sugar, 14, 22

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 water, 14, 19

Coconut-Soursop (Guanabana) Sorbet, 230

green coconut and, 25, 25

mature coconut and, 26, 26

Young Coconut Soup, 40–41

coconut wraps,

Summer Rolls, 50, 51

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

cracking a coconut, 24–27, 26

cleaver method, 26, 26

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

d

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

e

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

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

eggs

Loco Moco, 180, 181

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

f

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

g

garlic

Almond-Coconut White Bean Spread, 36, 37

Coconut Black Rice with Toasted Shallots and Garlic, 134

Coconut Spareribs, 90, 91

garlic chives

Coconut Pajeon (Savory Korean Pancakes), 54–55

ginger, fresh

Coconut-Ginger Meatballs, 49

Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup), 39

Sugar Cakes, 189

Toolum, 186, 187

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

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

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

h

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

i

ice cream

Coconut-Chocolate Milk Shake, 268, 269

Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, 229

Indian-Style Masala Coconut Tea, 266

j

Jamaican Bammy Cakes, 140, 141

Jasmine Rice, 132

Jeweled Couscous, 136, 137–38

k

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

l

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

Loco Moco, 180, 181

history of, 182

m

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

flavors of, 267, 267

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

Summer Rolls, 50, 51

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

n

navy beans

Coconut Boston Baked Beans, 123

nuts. See also almonds

Coconut Bars, 216

Coconut-Pineapple Granola, 168

Mexican Wedding Cookies with Coconut, 199

o

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

Jeweled Couscous, 136, 137–38

Toolum, 186, 187

Tricolor Carrots Roasted with Coconut-Orange Glaze, 120, 121

Oysters, Coconut Fried, 68, 69

p

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

parts of a coconut, 18, 18

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

Summer Rolls, 50, 51

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

Coconut Spareribs, 90, 91

Loco Moco, 180, 181

potatoes. See also sweet potatoes, Asian

Coconut Potato Curry, 130

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

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

q

quinoa

Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76

r

raisins

Coconut Tamales (Paime), 253–55

Jeweled Couscous, 136, 137–38

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

s

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

Summer Rolls, 50, 51

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

Spareribs, Coconut, 90, 91

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

Summer Rolls, 40, 51

Sunday bread, 148

Sweet Coconut Crêpes, 161

sweet potatoes, Asian

Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3

Sweet Tea, Coconut, 263

t

tadi, 23

Tamales, Coconut (Paime), 253–54

tea

Coconut Sweet Tea, 263

Indian-Style Masala Coconut Tea, 266

Thai Iced Tea, 264, 265

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

Toolum, 186, 187

“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

u

Ultimate Vegan Burger, 74, 75–76

v

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

Vegetable Korma, 128, 129

Very Berry Fiber-Rich Smoothie, 270, 271

Vietnamese Chicken and Yam Curry, 102–3

vinegars, toddy, 23

Vodka Martini, Coconut-Hibiscus, 260, 261

w

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

y

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

Yucca Frites, 144, 145

z

Zucchini with Mustard Seed, Grated Coconut, and Turmeric, 114