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A jar filled with creamy coconut milk sauce, next to a sliced lemon and a spoon with sauce on it, sits on a light-colored surface. Lime zest flecks are visible in the dressing.
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5 from 2 votes

Coconut Milk Sauce

This lemon ginger coconut milk sauce recipe is the perfect mix of creamy and zesty goodness. Your taste buds are in for a treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 10kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk from a can
  • ½ lemon juice + zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 garlic clove grated, minced, or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • In a lidded jar, add the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and salt. Close the lid on the jar, then give the jar a vigorous shake.
  • Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a bowl or container, then stir until well combined.
  • Enjoy right away or keep the sauce stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

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Notes

  • Note: Half of a lemon will yield approximately 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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