Name: Short Ribs Slow-Roasted in Coconut Milk
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 3 lb. (1 1/2–2"-thick) cross-cut beef short ribs (flanken style; well-marbled works best); Kosher salt; 2 lemongrass stalks; 1 shallot, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 2 red Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeds removed; 1 (1") piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; 1 (13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 Tbsp. curry powder; 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; Steamed white rice (for serving)

Image may contain Dish Food Meal Stew Curry and Plant

Photo by Marcus Nilsson

In this riff on Indonesian beef rendang, the meat is cooked in coconut milk until it breaks up into gloriously rich jammy solids and delicious fat. Our hands-off method delivers on two counts: It browns the beef, then cooks it until the meat is fall-apart tender. A low oven temp is crucial: It allows the coconut milk to gradually evaporate until it's thick and saucy.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

77 Ways to Use a Can of Coconut Milk
Rich, versatile canned coconut milk plays a central role in many curries—but that's just the beginning of what this pantry superstar can do.

Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)

This version of pork skewers is made in the oven, which tastes just as good, but you could always throw these on the grill for a version closer to the original.

Black Sesame Tofu “Basque” Cheesecake

There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.

Southern Thai Fried Chicken (Gai Tod Hat Yai)

This is one of the best fried chickens ever. From southern Thailand, gai hat yai is known for its crispy skin, great aromatics, and super juicy meat.

Green Curry Mussels

The mussels here add their beautiful, briny juices into the curry, which turn this into a stunning and spectacular dish.

Sheet-Pan Sausage With Corn, Peach, and Cucumber Salad

This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.

Stir-Fried Phở Noodles With Beef

This dish is not only a quick meal option but also a practical way to use leftover phở noodles when you’re out of broth.

Mapo Tofu Salad

The pan-fried tofu is crispy yet pillowy, served with a punchy dressing that is made with the same bold flavors as mapo seasoning.

Spice-Grilled Pork Chops

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

Recipe notes

77 Ways to Use a Can of Coconut Milk