Best Nonya Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipes

Nonya Sweet-And-Sour Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces shallots, coarsely chopped
6 to 8 jalapeno chiles, , or other hot chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped (for a hotter sauce, leave the seeds in)
3 to 4 stalks lemongrass, , large, trimmed and coarsely chopped, or 3 strips lemon zest (each 2 x 1/2 inches removed with a vegetable peeler)
2 heads garlic, peeled
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup lime juice, fresh, or more to taste
2 tablespoons orange juice, fresh, or additional lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2 cup coconut milk, canned or fresh

Steps:

1. Combine the shallots, chiles, lemongrass, garlic, oil, 1/3 cup lime juice, the orange juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and the turmeric in a blender and process until almost smooth the sauce should remain a little chunky.2. Transfer the mixture to a small, heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, nicely browned, and richly flavored, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer the sauce until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding salt, sugar, soy sauce, or lime juice as necessary the sauce should be a little sweet, a little tart, and very aromatic.3. If not using immediately, cool the sauce to room temperature, then transfer to a clean jar and store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.Makes 1 1/2 to 2 cups

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Grilled Skate Wings With Nonya Sweet-And-Sour Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds skate wings
1 tablespoon coriander, ground
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1 to 2 serrano chile, , or other hot chiles, seeded and minced (for a hotter mixture, leave the seeds in)
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce, Nonya (see recipe), or as needed
1 to 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

1. Preheat the grill to high.2. Cut the skate wings crosswise (in the same direction as the bones) into 1-inch strips. Butterfly each strip by cutting it in half lengthwise as far as, but not through, the bottom piece of skin. Spread the halves open, then set the strips aside while you prepare the basting mixture.3. Combine the coriander, curry powder, cloves, chile, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth (see Note).4. When ready to cook, preheat a fish or vegetable grate (if using) for 5 minutes, then oil it or the grill grate. Arrange the skate pieces on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on the bottom, 2 to 4 minutes. Using a long spatula, carefully turn the pieces over and brush each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Nonya Sweet-and-Sour Sauce. Grill until browned on the second side and the meat flakes easily when pressed with a finger, 2 to 4 minutes longer.5. Using the spatula, transfer the skate to serving plates or a platter and serve immediately.Serves 4Note: This makes a wonderful basting liquid for any type of seafood it will keep for weeks in the refrigerator.

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