Creamy Coconut Sauce

Infuse your dishes with the rich tropical flavors of this Creamy Coconut Sauce, a versatile and velvety blend of coconut milk, aromatic spices, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to curries, grilled vegetables, or seafood, this sauce is an easy yet luxurious way to elevate your meals. Enhanced with a hint of red curry paste, crushed lemongrass, and fresh coriander, every spoonful delivers a balanced harmony of sweetness, tang, and spice. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simmer that fills your kitchen with tantalizing aromas, this crowd-pleaser is as simple to make as it is irresistible to savor. Serve it warm as a drizzle, dip, or marinade for a tropical twist that’s bound to delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 large (minced) garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 1 stalk (crushed) lemon grass
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute to enhance the flavor.

Step 4

Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the saucepan, stirring well to combine all ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to maintain a consistent texture.

Step 6

Add the crushed lemon grass stalk and let the sauce simmer gently for 15 minutes. This will infuse the sauce with a subtle citrusy aroma.

Step 7

Remove the lemon grass stalk, then add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 8

Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped coriander leaves.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the creamy coconut sauce warm, drizzled over your favorite dish, or use it as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(506.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	351.3

Total Fat 15.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3109.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 2.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.6mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 618.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 59.6%