When I grew up in a small village in Guyana, South America, our backyard was a fortress of lush coconut trees. All I needed to open this indispensable fruit was my machete; today all you need in your kitchen is this container.

Traditionally used in Asian, Indian, Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, Nirmala's Kitchen Organic Coconut Milk is perfect for spices, curries, rice, and soups, and is decadently delicious in ice-cream, cakes and exotic drink mixes.