Galangal and Lime Butter Sauce
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Tips
- Galangal and Lime Butter Sauce
- This pairs well with lemongrass in cooked dishes.
- To use, peel with a paring knife, then cut into slices of finely grate into a paste. This is often used in chicken- or seafood-based stews.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced galangal
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- Place the garlic, shallot, galangal, and white wine in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce the wine to 2 tablespoons.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter one piece at a time, adding each piece after the last one has melted.
- Once the butter has been incorporated, whisk in the lime zest and juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cilantro and serve immediately over fish, shrimp or chicken.
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