Sweet Lime Ginger Sauce For Tropical Fruit Food

SWEET GINGER SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin by toasting some sesame seeds by placing them in a dry frying pan and heating on medium-high heat for just a few minutes. They will begin to turn a golden brown and start popping up out of the pan. Do not leave the pan unattended because it will burn quickly.
• Once the seeds are lightly browned, remove them from the heat and pour them into a small mixing bowl.
• Next, peel and grate fresh ginger root. Though ground ginger can be substituted in this recipe, I feel that fresh ginger is what really makes the taste pop.
• Mince the garlic. Personally, I like to use a garlic press for this. I used to mince my garlic up with a knife or just use the store-bought jar variety. However, over time, I realized that using a press brings out the best and freshest flavor in recipes.
• Add all the ingredients to the bowl with the toasted sesame seeds and whisk everything together well.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, 1/4 cup water, ginger and lime zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is melted. Remove it from the heat and refrigerate until cold.
• Strain the mixtures into a large bowl and toss in the strawberries, kiwis, mango, oranges, pineapple and papaya to coat. Cover and refrigerate again until cold, at least 1 hour.
• Serve in small bowls and garnish with the chopped mint.

SWEET LIME-GINGER SAUCE FOR TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• 1. In small saucepan, place sugar, 1/4 cup (60 mL) water, ginger, honey and salt. Do not stir. Cover and bring to a simmer for 5 min. Remove from heat. Keep covered; let stand 15 min. Strain out and discard ginger. Cool sauce to room temperature. Mix in lime zest and juice. Serve immediately or chill up to 3 days.
• 2. Serve as a dipping sauce or dressing for tropical fruits like avocado, dragonfruit, guava, mango, papaya and passionfruit. For a tropical fruit salad, toss chopped pieces with dressing, plate and sprinkle with arugula, chopped almonds or peanuts and torn mint leaves.

TROPICAL CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat.
• add garlic and shallots - cook for 30-40 seconds.
• Add lime juice, pineapple juice, mango , and parsley - cook down for about 5-7 minutes.
• In the last minute of cooking, add butter and jalapeno pepper and stir until butter is melted.
• Serve over grilled fish or chicken.
• Just a Note:I tried this recipe with cilantro instead of flatleaf parsley and found only minor differences. With the flatleaf parsley, I found that the sauce was mild and acted as a flavor enhancer to the fish (grouper). With the cilantro, I noticed it brought out a bright and robust flavor to the sauce and tasted quite nicely in contrast to the mild grouper. Either way, I found it very tasty!

TROPICAL SUNDAES

Steps:

• For sauce: Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugars dissolve. Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Discard ginger pieces and add minced ginger. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature. Reheat to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, before serving.)
• For sundaes: Scoop ice cream into balloon glasses or sundae dishes. Spoon lukewarm sauce over. Top with fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and serve.

TOFU IN LIME GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.
• Add next 4 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish.
• Add tofu and toss to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Spread enough marinade to cover bottom of a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add tofu to skillet. Spread remaining marinade over tofu. Cover skillet tightly and cook over medium low heat 15 minutes until tofu is cooked throughout.

SWEET LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, add all sauce ingredients except arrowroot powder (or cornstarch). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
• Taste test for sweetness and saltiness, adding more honey if not sweet enough, or more fish sauce (instead of salt) as desired. If you prefer a spicy sauce, add some fresh chilli or chilli sauce.
• Add the arrowroot or cornstarch powder dissolved in the water. Stir and continue to simmer until sauce thickens. (If it becomes too thick to your liking, add more lime juice and water.).
• Serve the roasted chicken on a platter, either whole or chopped into pieces. Drizzle some of the sauce overtop, then pour the rest around the outside of chicken, or serve it on the side. Garnish with lime slices or wedges, and fresh sprigs of coriander. Serve with plenty of Thai jasmine-scented rice (or potatoes if you prefer), and enjoy!