Chicken soup with lime leaf, lemongrass and coconut recipe by Claire Thomson
If you like the sour, fragrant flavours of Thai tom kah gai , you’ll love this version of the popular soup
January 2024
Observer Food Monthly's 20 best recipes
Kaya coconut jam recipe by Mandy Yin
This traditional Malaysian condiment can be made in less than half an hour
August 2023
My secret ingredient
Abby Lee’s secret ingredient: gula melaka
The Malaysian version of jaggery, its butterscotch flavour is great in dressings, curries or even a sticky toffee pudding
April 2023
Melissa Thompson’s recipe for lemongrass meatballs in a tamarind and coconut sauce
Flavoursome meatballs in an abundant, tangy sauce
July 2022
Coconut curry and peppered tofu: Riaz Phillips’ vegan Jamaican recipes
A rich and satisfying sweet potato and chickpea coconut curry, and Jamaica meets China in a vegan take on peppered steak in a sticky, sweet and sour tofu stir-fry
January 2022
My secret ingredient
Uyen Luu’s secret ingredient: coconut water
The food writer on the depth of flavour this common Vietnamese ingredient adds to sweet and savoury dishes alike
October 2021
How to live now
One tin of coconut milk – 17 delicious ways to use it, from lime dal to soda bread
This store-cupboard staple is fantastic in curries and works brilliantly in sweet dishes too, whether you fancy panna cotta, grapefruit cheesecake or a super-rich hot chocolate
December 2020
The new vegan
Meera Sodha's vegan recipe for root vegetable pachadi
Belly-warming but fresh, this Indian ‘bubble and squeak’ is just what you want after over-indulging on Christmas Day
September 2020
Mallika Basu's easy coconut curry recipes
Three curries – one meat, one fish, one veg – that put a tin of coconut milk to work alongside a rich array of spices for mellow autumnal comfort
September 2019
Kitchen aide
We’ve got a lovely bunch of coconut conundrums
For such a popular ‘hero’ ingredient, it ain’t half confusing. Let our experts run you through the difference in coconut products
May 2019
The new vegan
Meera Sodha’s recipe for vegan potato, coconut and peanut tikkis
These crisp Indian patties are great fun to make and will get even fussy children eating vegetables
November 2017
Inspect a gadget
Kitchen gadgets review: coconut opener – your basic vigilante cudgel
For an authentic castaway experience in your own home, buy a coconut from Asda and hack it open with this machete-like tool
September 2017
Which coconut water tastes best?
Shelling out: Britons go nuts for coconut water
July 2017
High-fat oil and low-paid farmers: the cost of our coconut craze
The health implications of coconut oil have been much discussed – but supermarket shelves still groan with coconut products. Meanwhile, many growers earn less than $1 a day. Should we turn our back on this runaway trend?
Coconut oil: are the health benefits a big fat lie?
It’s the latest ‘superfood’, endorsed by wellness bloggers and celebrities, yet it contains more saturated fat than lard
The new vegan
The new vegan: potato, chard and coconut curry recipe
A curry that makes the most of one of summer’s finest vegetables
May 2017
Nigel Slater's midweek dinner
Nigel Slater’s roast lamb, tomatoes and coconut recipe
Juicy slices of meat with a delicious sticky crust
January 2017
Yotam Ottolenghi recipes
Yotam Ottolenghi’s coconut recipes
When the weather or the news are getting you down, transport yourself to your own island paradise by cooking with fresh coconut
October 2015
Readers' recipe swap
Readers’ recipe swap: coconut milk
Readers’ recipe swap: Coconut milk has a life beyond the Thai green curry, as you abundantly demonstrated with a wealth of breakfast ideas, a Jamaican chicken stew and an indulgent dairy‑free dessert
