Comfort Food Recipes with milk coconut milk

Cozy up with these comforting milk coconut milk recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.

Recipes with milk coconut milk

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Lemper Chicken filled with shredded chicken (cooking sticky rice filled with shredded chicken)

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Brown Sugar Coconut Milk Pudding

This Coconut Palm Sugar Pudding is a smooth harmony that pampers the tongue. The savory aroma of coconut milk combines with the deep sweetness of brown sugar, creating a warm and soothing taste. The texture is smooth, soft, and melts easily in the mouth, bringing a touch of tradition with a modern elegance. Each slice exudes a natural fragrance and a refreshing tropical flavor, perfect enjoyed chilled as a dinner dessert or as a relaxing afternoon companion.

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Sago pearls cake (Malaysian traditional snack)

This Sago Pearls Cake offers the unique softness of chewy sago grains combined with soft coconut milk and the inviting aroma of pandan. When steamed to perfection, the fragrance of desiccated coconut envelops each piece—giving it a light savory sensation and a tempting texture. The cake pieces are dense, yet soft to the bite, then sprinkled with desiccated grated coconut that adds a touch of natural sweetness and a layered texture. A comforting traditional dish, perfect for a relaxing afternoon or served as a nostalgic sweet treat.

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Brown Sugar Wajik Cake

Imagine a slice of cake with a warm golden glow, its sweet aroma wafting through, tempting the senses even before a bite. Each slice exudes the richness of brown sugar, blending gently with the savory coconut milk, creating a rich and enticing layer of flavor. The texture is comforting: when lightly pressed, it feels dense yet chewy—as if holding the nostalgic warmth of home. Layers of pandan and a light coconut milk blend together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and creamy, with a touch of unforgettable natural aroma. This simple dish pairs perfectly with a cup of warm tea on a romantic afternoon—Red Sugar Wajik Cake is more than just a snack, it's a memory to cherish.

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Milky Coconut Jelly (with coconut opening tips)

After encountering a mouthful of coconut milk jelly with a strong coconut aroma in Sabah, I turned into a kitchen "magician" and successfully reproduced this divine delicacy! I share two treasure recipes: a light version and the original rich version (mellow milky aroma). The rich version adds whipped cream and coconut milk, and the milky aroma is directly full, so dense that it feels like eating clouds. It feels sweet to the heart when you scoop a spoonful~ However, the rich version has a slightly higher calorie content. It is super happy to satisfy your cravings occasionally. If you want to eat it often, the light version is the happy choice without "belly burden"~ Follow my steps, open the coconut steadily, and the milk jelly is smooth, and you can easily get the same sweetness!

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Mango Coconut Milk Sticky Rice

This mango coconut milk sticky rice recipe features plump, white glutinous rice drizzled with coconut milk, glistening with golden mango chunks. Mango slices are then shaped into a small flower, and a few green leaves are added. Arranged on a plate, it's a dessert shop favorite! It's even more delicious. The glutinous rice is soft and bouncy, coated in the fragrance of coconut, while the mango is sweet and juicy. With one bite, the aroma of coconut and fruit fills your mouth with a refreshing sweetness! The recipe is super simple: soak the glutinous rice and steam it. Bring the coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a boil, and pour it over the rice. Chop the mango and arrange it on top. Even a novice can pull it off easily. Try it now; I'm already dizzy with the aroma!

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Wingko Babat (Wok)

Wingko Babat is a traditional Javanese snack made from grated coconut and glutinous rice flour, grilled in a pan until golden brown. Its soft texture and distinctive sweet and savory flavor make it a simple yet special snack to accompany relaxing family time.

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Coconut Milk Cloud Buns

Break one open, and the soft, stringy texture stretches out. The coconut milk hidden in the cracks oozes out, fragrant and moist, the aroma of coconut mixed with the aroma of milk piercing my nose. A bite reveals the bread is soft as cotton, the sweetness of coconut milk wrapped around the mellow aroma of wheat, a perfect sweetness that becomes more and more addictive with every chew. I've been trying to manage my weight lately, but with the smell and feel of this softness, how could I resist? So, I grabbed one, then another (with a silly grin), watching my family happily scramble for it. Any worries about losing weight faded away with the coconut aroma—after all, the carb-filled treats that the whole family can gather around to grab aren't always available. Losing weight? I'll worry about it after I finish this plate!

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Coconut Milk Chewy Squares

The delicate white cubes coated in fine coconut flakes look refreshing and exquisite. I prefer the version made with white agar powder; gelatin makes it sticky, while white agar powder has a chewy, bouncy texture that's delightfully bouncy. This one doesn't contain cream; the sweetness comes purely from milk and coconut milk, with a rich coconut flavor that's not cloying, and the sweetness is just right—completely guilt-free. A cup of jasmine tea brewed at a 1:50 tea-to-water ratio is perfect. Steep in 80-85°C water for 3-5 minutes. The fresh jasmine aroma and the sweetness of the coconut milk blend perfectly. A bite of the cube followed by a sip of tea instantly balances the sweetness, leaving you feeling incredibly refreshed. Enjoy a cup of this tea with the coconut milk cubes as an afternoon snack, or have one after a meal to cleanse your palate. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with family, it brings a sense of pure bliss.

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Taro Coconut Milk Sago Pudding

Round, translucent sago pearls float in a milky white coconut milk base, with soft, powdery taro chunks nestled within. No fancy seasonings, just pure coconut and taro aromas—the simple, home-style flavor is the most appealing! The sago pearls are smooth and chewy, the taro is stewed until soft and melts in your mouth, the sweetness of the coconut milk and the glutinous aroma of the taro blending perfectly. Best of all, it's a low-calorie version—delicious and guilt-free. Chilled, it's refreshingly sweet and cleansing; warm, it's smooth, comforting, and fragrant.