Coconut Sauce

Ingredients

• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red chili flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Coconut milk (1 can (400ml))

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
5. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove from heat and let the coconut sauce cool slightly before serving.
7. Serve the coconut sauce as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, drizzle over grilled chicken or seafood, or use as a dressing for salads.