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+====== Cocos Keeling Islands cuisine ======
+==== Cocos Coconut Crab Curry ====
+The island’s iconic dish: coconut crab simmered in a creamy coconut milk curry with chili, lemongrass, and turmeric — luxurious, spicy, and deeply local. [([[https://jehancancook.com/2015/10/coconut-crab-curry/|Jehan Can Cook]])]
+==== Ikan Panggang (Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf) ====
+Fresh reef fish marinated with tamarind, ginger, and chili, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over an open flame. [([[https://delishglobe.com/recipe/malaysian-ikan-bakar-grilled-fish/|DelishGlobe]])]
+==== Nasi Dagang Cocos Style ====
+Steamed coconut rice served with spicy tuna curry and pickled vegetables — a traditional Malay meal adapted to the island’s flavors. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/nasi-dagang|Taste Atlas]])]
+==== Sambal Sotong (Chili Squid) ====
+Tender squid cooked in a fiery sambal sauce made from red chilies, shallots, and shrimp paste — bold and aromatic. [([[https://nomadette.com/sambal-sotong/|Nomadette]])]
+==== Coconut Fried Rice ====
+Fragrant rice stir-fried with coconut flakes, prawns, vegetables, and a touch of chili — a signature comfort food across the islands. [([[https://www.africanbites.com/coconut-fried-rice/|African Bites]])]
+==== Cocos Laksa ====
+A creamy noodle soup with coconut milk, prawns, fish cakes, and bean sprouts, infused with lemongrass and curry paste — deeply warming and rich. [([[https://www.recipetineats.com/laksa-soup/|RecipeTin Eats]])]
+==== Kangkung Belacan (Water Spinach Stir-Fry) ====
+A popular side dish of stir-fried morning glory leaves with chili and shrimp paste — fresh, salty, and spicy. [([[https://www.singaporeanmalaysianrecipes.com/kangkung-belacan-recipe/|Singaporean Malaysian Recipes]])]
+==== Fish Head Sambal ====
+A bold island favorite — fish heads simmered in sambal and tamarind sauce, served with steamed rice for an umami-packed experience. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eatsSHv-fCk|YouTube]])]
+==== Cocos Chicken Satay ====
+Skewered chicken marinated in turmeric and coconut milk, grilled and served with a sweet, spicy peanut sauce. [([[https://thesavvyspoon.com/2025/07/11/coconut-chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/|The Savvy Spoon]])]
+==== Prawn and Coconut Stir-Fry ====
+Juicy prawns tossed in a fragrant sauce of coconut cream, lime leaves, and chili — light but deeply satisfying. [([[https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/mary-berrys-prawn-stir-fry-with-ginger-coconut-and-chilli/|The Happy Foodie]])]
+==== Ketupat (Rice Cakes) ====
+Compressed rice cooked in woven palm leaf packets, often served with curries and spicy gravies during communal feasts. [([[https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail|NLB]])]
+==== Coconut Pancakes with Palm Sugar Syrup ====
+Soft pancakes made with coconut milk and shredded coconut, topped with dark, caramel-like palm sugar syrup. [([[https://dishfullofmemories.com/indonesian-coconut-pancakes-dadar-gulung/|Dish Full of Memories]])]
+==== Fried Banana Balls (Kuih Kodok) ====
+Sweet mashed bananas mixed with flour, fried into golden fritters — a beloved island snack. [([[https://www.rotinrice.com/kuih-kodok-mashed-banana-fritters-a-guest-post-for-ang-sarap/|Rotin Rice]])]
+==== Cocos Fish Curry with Tamarind ====
+Tangy, spicy curry of local reef fish cooked in tamarind juice, turmeric, and chili — a dish that captures the Indian Ocean’s soul. [([[https://www.tamarindnthyme.com/tamarind-and-coconut-fish-curry/|Tamarind Thyme]])]
+==== Sago Pudding with Coconut Milk ====
+Pearly sago cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar, often chilled and served as a refreshing dessert in the humid island heat. [([[https://honestcooking.com/sago-gula-melaka-pudding-palm-sugar/|Honest Cooking]])]
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