Coconut-Lime Sauce

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 limes, zest finely grated
2. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3. 1/4 cup curry powder
4. 1/4 cup sugar
5. 8 large scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
6. 4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
7. Salt

1. Using a sharp knife, peel the limes, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections into the bowl. Finely chop the sections.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the curry powder and stir over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped lime and lime zest and cook over moderately high heat until the juices have evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until melted. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and boil over moderately high heat, stirring often, until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then season with salt. Transfer to jars and refrigerate.