Citrus Coconut Cilantro Sauce
Ingredients
3 (¼-inch) slices fresh ginger root
¾ cup cilantro
¼ cup sliced onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup 100% Florida orange juice
¾ cup coconut milk
Preparation
In food processor, mince ginger root. Add cilantro, onion, garlic, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper; process until mixture is very fine. Add orange juice and coconut milk; process until sauce is smooth, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl several times.
Serving suggestion: Marinate chicken or pork in half of sauce; baste meat with remaining sauce while cooking.
Makes 2 ¼ cups sauce, 4 to 6 servings