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Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

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This is part of the recipe Chicken Wings Five Ways.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup minced onion
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk (from 2 cans)
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup chopped cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook onion, garlic, curry paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a wide 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add coconut milk and gently simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced to 2 cups, 20 to 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, cayenne, cilantro (if desired), and salt to taste.

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