How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Sauce?
Fry onion in oil until soft, add garlic and ginger for half a minute, then coconut milk (a can of about 400 ml) and bring to a boil; the fish cooks in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
16 minTotal
10 minActive time
5 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat | 3 min |
| 2 | Add the onion and fry 5–8 minutes, stirring now and then | 6 min |
| 3 | Add the turmeric and ginger and fry 1 minute | 1 min |
| 4 | Pour in the coconut milk and salt and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer 5 minutes | 5 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until the onion is soft and translucent and starts to turn golden at the edges
- until fragrant
Tips
- Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.
Common Mistakes
- A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
More Ways
- Add coconut milk to the sauce, stir and simmer, then cook the fish in it for 20–30 minutes, and taste and adjust the seasoning.
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