My friend Minh creates sauces that are not only delicious, but they are designed to be medicinal for specific ailments. This sauce uses anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric and garlic, so if you have aches and pains in your body caused by inflammation, this sauce will help. There are also antiviral properties in coconut cream and garlic, so they will help your immune system fight off viruses.
If you want to take your cooking to the next level, and give your food to give you a little extra health just research the benefits of certain ingredients and intentionally use them more often.
I really like Minh’s concept of using sauces. He makes sauces that are so rich and flavorful that he doesn’t add seasoning to the meat or vegetables he puts it on. Simply cook some chicken and any veg, and drizzle the sauce on top in the amount you like. This simplifies cooking.
Here is the recipe for 2-3 servings:
- 2 cups coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons raw cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- zest of 1 lemon
- Blend all ingredients.
- Add to medium saucepan and simmer on low for 5 minutes
- Add seasalt to taste and lemon zest
- Put over anything you like
