Lemongrass Coconut Sauce
Creamy Lemongrass-Infused Coconut Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk (full fat for richness)
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional for umami)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the smashed lemongrass stalks and stir for another minute.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the lemongrass stalks from the sauce.
Stir in lime juice, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and salt to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving or using in your favorite dishes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 120 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Brighten your meals with this creamy Lemongrass Coconut Sauce Fresh lemongrass and rich coconut milk make the perfect flavor combo!
Lemongrass Coconut Sauce
Creamy Lemongrass-Infused Coconut Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk (full fat for richness)
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional for umami)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the smashed lemongrass stalks and stir for another minute.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the lemongrass stalks from the sauce.
Stir in lime juice, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, and salt to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving or using in your favorite dishes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 120 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#lemongrass #coconutsauce #asiancooking #flavorfulsauces #homemadesauce #freshingredients #southeastasianfood #dairyfree #glutenfree #veganoption #saucelover #tastetheflavors #simplecooking #comfortfood #coconutmilk #herbsandspices #easyrecipes #homemadeflavors #fusioncuisine #sauces
Brighten your meals with this creamy Lemongrass Coconut Sauce Fresh lemongrass and rich coconut milk make the perfect flavor combo!
