Granny's Butter Cilantro Ginger Sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
5 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves cleaned and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Place all ingredients (except cilantro) in saucepan and simmer on medium heat
for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Just before serving, reheat to a simmer and
add cilantro just before saucing the entree. Yield: 1 1/3 cups. Served 6 to 8.
Note: The sauce is delicious with grilled fish, especially tuna or
swordfish.
1751
Publication
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