Tanzanian Coconut-Lime Sauce, Zanzibar Style

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Tanzanian Coconut-Lime Sauce, Zanzibar Style, plated and ready to serve

This sauce takes the coconut, ginger, and chili combination found throughout this book’s coastal recipes and turns it into a quick finishing drizzle — good over grilled fish, chicken, or a bowl of roasted vegetables. Best used fresh within a day or two; coconut milk tends to separate on standing, so give it a good whisk before serving.

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Tanzanian Coconut-Lime Sauce, Zanzibar Style

A bright, tangy finishing sauce built on the coconut pantry of Tanzania's coast.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 16 tbsp
Calories: 35kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl.
  • Season with salt and let sit 10 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal
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Health Benefits

  • Coconut milk supplies medium-chain fats that fit a keto way of eating.
  • Lime juice adds vitamin C and brightness with almost no carbs.
  • Ginger and garlic add flavor without sugar.
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