20 Southeast Asian Coconut Recipes

Explore 20 southeast asian coconut recipes, featuring Indonesian, Malaysian, Filipino, and more. Start with Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken), try Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Tomato Braised Chicken), or browse the full selection below. Each dish includes its own photo and links to the complete ingredients, cooking times, and step-by-step method. Choose halal-certified ingredients where needed.

20 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

Recipe 1 · Indonesian
Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken)
A Central Javanese specialty where chicken is simmered in coconut water and sweet aromatics before being fried until golden and caramelized.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 2 · Malaysian
Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Tomato Braised Chicken)
A classic Malay celebration dish featuring turmeric-seared chicken simmered in a sweet, aromatic red chili and tomato gravy.
40 min · intermediate
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Recipe 3 · Filipino
Coconut Ginger Braised Fish Fillets (Ginataang Isda)
Tender white fish fillets poached in a fragrant coconut milk sauce infused with ginger, garlic, and fresh baby spinach.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 4 · Thai-inspired
Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles
Rich egg noodles served in a fragrant coconut curry broth with chicken, garnished with crispy noodles, crisp shallots, and fresh lime.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 5 · Thai
Thai Green Curry with Chicken
A fragrant coconut curry with tender chicken and vegetables, made easy with store-bought curry paste.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 6 · Vietnamese
Vietnamese Braised Chicken With Ginger
Comforting bone-in chicken thighs braised in sweet coconut water and loaded with spicy, fragrant matches of fresh julienned ginger.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 7 · Indonesian
Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)
Poached chicken breast shredded and sautéed with aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and fresh lime juice for a bright Balinese staple.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 8 · Malaysian
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Turmeric- and lemongrass-marinated chicken skewers, grilled or pan-cooked, with a rich peanut dipping sauce.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 9 · Filipino
Creamy Coconut Chili Shrimp (Bicol Express Style)
Succulent shrimp poached in a rich, spicy coconut sauce infused with savory bagoong and fresh green chilies.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 10 · Thai-inspired
Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup
A comforting, fragrant soup featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut broth spiced with lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, and lime.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 11 · Thai
Thai Pumpkin And Tofu Yellow Curry
Creamy kabocha squash and pan-crisped tofu cubes simmered in a mildly spiced coconut yellow curry broth infused with fresh basil.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 12 · Vietnamese
Vietnamese Caramelized Claypot Salmon
Rich salmon steaks simmered in an aromatic dark sugar and coconut caramel glaze accented with crushed black pepper and bird's eye chili.
30 min · intermediate
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Recipe 13 · Indonesian
Nasi Liwet Sunda (Sundanese Spiced Salted Fish And Coconut Rice)
A fragrant Sundanese one-pot rice meal simmered in light coconut broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and crispy fried salted anchovies.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 14 · Malaysian
Kari Ayam Nyonya (Straits-Chinese Chicken & Potato Curry)
A fragrant Nyonya-style coconut chicken curry balanced with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic, and golden potatoes.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 15 · Filipino
Filipino Coconut Squash And Shrimp Stew
A lush, classic home-cooked stew featuring sweet kabocha squash, crisp green beans, and juicy shrimp simmered in savory garlic-ginger coconut cream.
40 min · beginner
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Recipe 16 · Thai
Thai Red Curry Shrimp With Pineapple
A vibrant, sweet and spicy Thai red curry featuring succulent prawns simmered with juicy pineapple chunks in rich coconut milk.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 17 · Vietnamese
Vietnamese Caramelized Lemongrass Shrimp
Succulent shrimp tossed in a garlic-scallion oil base and finished with a sticky, savory-sweet fish sauce glaze infused with finely minced lemongrass.
25 min · beginner
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Recipe 18 · Indonesian
Rendang Jamur (Caramelized Coconut Mushroom Rendang)
A hearty plant-based variation of Minangkabau rendang, featuring thick king oyster mushrooms slow-cooked in rich spiced coconut reduction.
65 min · intermediate
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Recipe 19 · Malaysian
Kerabu Mangga Udang
A refreshingly crisp Malaysian salad of shredded green mango, juicy poached shrimp, toasted coconut flakes, and tangy lime dressing.
25 min · beginner
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Recipe 20 · Filipino
Ginataang Laing (Spiced Coconut Taro Leaves With Chicken)
Dried taro leaves gently simmered low and slow in coconut cream infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
50 min · intermediate
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