Swahili Sauce

Name: Swahili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 stalk lemongrass; 1 1/2 inches fresh gingerroot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 red chilies, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 egg tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped; 1 2/3 cups coconut milk

Submitted by English_Rose

"This easy recipe offers a coconut sauce with a real kick and makes a perfect partner for seafood and fish. To make lobster or shrimp Swahili simply prepare the seafood, marinate for 20 minutes in a little lime juice and add to the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve with coconut rice."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 2-4

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk lemongrass
1 ¹⁄₂ inches fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 egg tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 ²⁄₃ cups coconut milk

directions

Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan over a gentle heat and add all the ingredients, except for the coconut milk. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and then stir in the coconut milk.
Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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