Rich and tropical

Coconut

Coconut milk, water, and cream — the ingredient that softens a caramel braise as readily as it sets a dessert.

2 recipes

Coconut Braised Pork Belly with Thai Basil Chimichurri and Dried Shrimp Rice

Glossy caramel-and-coconut braised pork belly over jasmine rice cooked with dried shrimp and fried aromatics, cut through with a sharp Thai basil chimichurri — inspired by Duyen Ha's top-placing plate on Top Chef.

Coconut Bread Pudding with Pineapple Cream Sauce

Rich coconut custard bread pudding baked until golden and custardy, served with a warm pineapple cream sauce. Tropical comfort food with a refined edge.