coconut
Coconut flesh is rich in medium-chain fatty acids and fiber, while coconut water provides electrolytes including potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Coconut products are calorie-dense and contain beneficial compounds such as lauric acid and polyphenols.
About
Coconut is the fruit of Cocos nucifera, a tropical palm tree native to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region, now cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. The mature coconut is a large, fibrous drupe with a hard outer husk, a thick inner shell, and a central cavity containing white endosperm (flesh) and nutrient-rich liquid (coconut water). The flesh ranges from soft and gelatinous in young green coconuts to firm and oily in mature brown coconuts, with a sweet, slightly nutty flavor that becomes more pronounced with maturity. Coconuts are processed into numerous forms including fresh meat, dried copra, milk, cream, oil, and flour, each with distinct characteristics and applications.
The coconut palm has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and remains one of the most economically important plants in tropical regions, with nearly every part of the fruit finding culinary or commercial use.
Culinary Uses
Coconut is fundamental to Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean cuisines, where it appears in both savory and sweet applications. Coconut milk and cream form the base of curries, soups, and sauces throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Indian cooking. Fresh coconut meat is eaten raw, grated into desserts and confections, or incorporated into rice dishes and salads. Coconut water serves as a beverage and cooking liquid, while dried coconut is used in baked goods, granola, and traditional sweets. Coconut oil is employed for frying, baking, and as a finishing ingredient, and coconut flour provides a gluten-free alternative in baking applications.
Recipes Using coconut (213)
African Fruit Salad
This salad or comparable greens and fruit combinations are served in all parts of Africa. The salad is ideal for a group of women on any occasion and men also appreciate it on a hot day. It is especially appropriate for a weekend or outdoor luncheon.
Almond Burfi
Almond Burfi
Almond Butter Brownies
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1966.
Almond Cherry Granola
Almond Cherry Granola from the Recidemia collection
Amish Cracker Pudding
This pudding as a light dessert after a heavy meal.
Appam
a fermented rice pancake, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is especially popular among the Christian communities of that state. Appam are often served along with a coconut-flavoured vegetable stew.
Arroz con Dulce I
Puerto Rican rice pudding Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Australian Anzac Biscuits
A biscuit or cookie originally sent in food parcels to Australian and New Zealand troops during the First World War when eggs were scarce, the Anzac (named after the term for Australian and New Zealand soldiers) has become a national favorite.
Avial
Madras Style Vegetables
Bahamian Coconut Candy
This is a coconut candy. Maanasa Rocks!!!! Everyone knows that too. 0)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baingan Bartha (Southern)
Baingan Bartha (Southern) is an eggplant (aubergine) dish much loved all over India. This southern version of the dish is much different from northern varieties, and well suited to the cuisine of the region.
Bajan Sweet Bread
Bajan Sweet Bread from the Recidemia collection
Bajan Sweet Bread I
Bajan Sweet Bread I from the Recidemia collection
Banana Coconut treat
I love bananas and I love the coconut it is a perfect combination.
Banana Dessert
Banana Dessert from the Recidemia collection
Baraboa Mas Huni
Baraboa Mas Huni from the Recidemia collection
Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Coconut Pie
Belizean Coconut Pie from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Rice and Beans
Belizean Rice and Beans from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Trifle
Belizean Trifle from the Recidemia collection
Bethlehem Mud
Bethlehem Mud from the Recidemia collection
Bhajanichi Vatana Amti
Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Biscutlus
Biscutlus from the Recidemia collection
Blue Draws
Bojo
Cuisine of Suriname
Bolivian Cocadas
Bolivian Cocadas from the Recidemia collection
Broiled Butterscotch Rice Pudding
Makes 6 servings.
Broiled Peanut Frosting
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Camarones con Coco
Coconut shrimp.
Caribbean Banana Bread
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Caribbean Fish Sandwich with Grilled Pineapple-Avocado Salsa
Caribbean Fish Sandwich with Grilled Pineapple-Avocado Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Caribbean Guacamole
Down in Jamaica they've got lots of pretty women and some great ideas for spicing up their island version of guacamole. Tropical fruit, crunchy coconut and piquant pepper mingle with avocado as pleasantly as an ocean breeze.
Caribbean Rice
Serve with grilled or broiled shrimp. Makes 4 servings.
Carrot Cake Upside Your Head
Submitted by criscodisco Uploaded by Schpyder I work with a crazy old lady, and today is her ten millionth birthday. She loves carrot cake, so I decided to make several to take into work tonight.
Cassava Pone
Cassava Pone from the Recidemia collection
Cassava Pone Guyanese-style
Cassava Pone Guyanese-style from the Recidemia collection
Cathy's Coconut Candy
From my grandmother's collection. Dated 1932. This one has a notation that it is out of the 1930 Farm Journal Magazine.
Cat’s Avocado Cream Pie
Cat’s Avocado Cream Pie from the Recidemia collection
Cat's Banana Colada
Cat's Banana Colada from the Recidemia collection
Celery Payaru Thoran
Ethnicity - South Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Cereal and Dry Fruit Crunchy Bars
Cereal and Dry Fruit Crunchy Bars from the Recidemia collection
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a well known dessert in New York, this particular recipe is New York style cheesecak
Chendol
Also called "jen dol"
Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake This recipe, which is great served warm with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, comes from my paternal grandmother, who I liked to call Nanae. As a side note, you can substitute peaches, strawberries, etc.
Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Macaroon Rice Pudding
Makes 8 servings.
Chocolate Macaroons
A delicious macaroon cookie recipe that does not even require baking!
Chou Chou Koot
Chou Chou Koot from the Recidemia collection
Christmas Ho-Ho-Co-co-nut Gift Cake
This cake has always been a big hit a couple of hours AFTER the big Christmas meal. I will try to describe it as best I can without benefit of picture.
Christmas Surprises
Christmas Surprises from the Recidemia collection