What Is Coconut and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with coconut? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 947 recipes to put it to work.
What is coconut?
Although coconut meat contains less fat than many oilseeds and nuts such as almonds, it is noted for its high amount of medium-chainsaturated fat. About 90% of the fat found in coconut meat is saturated, a proportion exceeding that of foods such as lard, butter, andtallow.
There has been some debate as to whether or not the saturated fat in coconuts is less unhealthy than other forms of saturated fat (seecoconut oil). Like most nut meats, coconut meat contains less sugar and more protein than popular fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges. It is relatively high in minerals such as iron, phosphorus and zinc.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Coconut is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Coconut is a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does coconut weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Nut and Seed Products
| In Chinese: | 椰子 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | noix de coco | |
| en español: | coco |
Recipes using coconut
There are 947 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Homemade Coconut Pani Popcorn
Homemade coconut pani popcorn coats popped corn in a glossy coconut-treacle caramel, then presses it into chewy-crisp squares. A Sri Lankan sweet that beats any bagged caramel popcorn.
Fried Delicious Modak
Modak is an Indian traditional dish, especially prepared on Ganesh Chaturthi...... Modaks are considered to be the favorite sweet dish of Lord Ganesha......This dish is very delicious, people especially kids love it....
Homemade Steamed Buns
This buns are very smooth and delicious.You can adapt this bun recipe to your own taste.Shape as a porcupine.
Cappuccino Truffles
No-bake cappuccino truffles rolled in cocoa-sugar or coconut, made with instant coffee, marshmallow cream, chocolate wafer crumbs, and pecans. Makes 60 bite-sized treats in 30 minutes.
Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe
Malabar chicken curry is a spicy and aromatic dish that hails from the Malabar region of India. This curry is made with a unique blend of spices that include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fennel, which gives it a distinctive taste and aroma. The tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based gravy, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. The curry can be adjusted to your preferred level of spiciness, making it versatile for all tastes. Whether you're looking to explore new flavors or simply want to add a bit of spice to your meals, Malabar chicken curry is a must-try recipe for any home cook.
Very Yummy Granola
Homemade granola with rolled oats, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, wheat germ, and cinnamon, lightly bound with maple syrup and oil. Bakes in 10 minutes flat. Toss in golden raisins or dried cranberries after toasting.
Cool & Creamy Pumpkin Pie
Cool and creamy pumpkin pie folds whipped cream into a butterscotch-pudding pumpkin filling spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then chills in a cinnamon-sugar-glazed crust. A no-bake pumpkin pie that skips the oven entirely.
Nutty Apple Muffins
Nutty apple muffins loaded with diced apples, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut. A nutmeg-scented breakfast muffin with crunchy nut texture in every bite and a tender oil-based crumb.
Lemon-Pepper Glazed Udon Noodles with Snow Peas & Coconut
A modern Asian twist brings this pasta salad to new heights. Udon noodles with crunchy snow peas glazed with a lemon-pepper coconut dressing and bursting with fresh basil and cilantro.
Keefer's Hawaiian Peanut Butter Muffins
Peanut butter banana muffins with a Hawaiian twist of shredded coconut and pecans, sweetened with brown sugar and a splash of Amaretto. Moist, nutty, and tropical, great for breakfast or a snack.
Dan's Best Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies upgraded with wheat germ, walnuts, coconut, and a butter-shortening combo for the chewiest centers and crispiest edges. A loaded everything-cookie that hides nutrition behind chocolate.
Favorite Carrot Cake
Favorite carrot cake loads a moist buttermilk batter with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts, finished with a hot buttermilk glaze and classic cream cheese frosting.
Norma Koob’s Appetizer with Chutney
Aqua Aerobics regular, Norma Koob, has submitted this delicious appetizer recipe!
Homemade Steamed Tapioca
Homemade steamed tapioca packs grated fresh cassava with desiccated coconut, onion, salt, and pepper into molds, then steams it tender. A savory Sri Lankan breakfast served hot with curry, naturally gluten-free.
Suzy's Lime Cheesecake
Suzy's lime cheesecake with a toasted coconut crust and a mousse-light filling set with gelatin, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites. Brighter and airier than a baked New York style.
Baked Pancake with Pineapple Sauce
A puffy baked pancake rises dramatically in the oven, then gets filled with warm pineapple-coconut sauce. The edges turn golden and crisp while the center stays custardy and soft.
Just Good Cookies
Just good cookies live up to their name with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips in one chewy package. The kind of pantry-clean-out cookie that takes optional add-ins (coconut, raisins, peanuts) without missing a beat.
Homemade Coconut Pani Squares
Coconut pani squares, a Sri Lankan sweet of crisp fried dough cubes tossed in coconut treacle syrup, pressed into a block and cut into chewy-crunchy squares. Sticky, golden, and lightly caramel.
Chocolate Chip & Coconut Oatmeal Lactation Cookies
These cookies are to improve breastmilk production in lactating mothers, while providing a tasty treat at the same time! Per cookie: 160 calories each, 20 carbs, 8g fat, 10g sugar, 3g protein. ***Recipe makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies***
Homemade Steamed Sweet Buns
Steamed buns can be easily made with a variety of fillings. They’re shaped like a flower! Try this recipe.
Homemade Coconut Treacle (Pani) Hoppers
Coconut treacle pani hoppers, sweet Sri Lankan hoppers from a fermented rice-flour and coconut milk batter enriched with coconut treacle, cooked soft and spongy, then folded into a crescent. A treacly teatime treat.
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy oatmeal cookies with oat flour, whole wheat, honey, and pureed pineapple replacing butter and eggs. Loaded with raisins, walnuts, and coconut for a high-fiber treat.
