Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

Makes 1 1/2 cups
This sauce recipe is part of our Chicken Wings Five Ways recipe.

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)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.
  • Add coconut milk and gently simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced to 2 cups, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, cayenne, cilantro (if desired), and salt to taste.
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