Watercress – a name redolent with the cool, crisp flow of a burbling brook – is more than just a leafy green; it’s a vibrant splash of health and flavor that has been tantalizing palates for centuries.
Watercress Sauce
Whether you're a food explorer, a health aficionado, or a kitchen wizard in the making, this is your invitation to explore a myriad of possibilities with the buoyant verdant gift of nature – watercress. Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and manganese, this aquatic plant is a powerhouse of health benefits. So, of course, a sauce made from this green hero is a no-brainer.
The versatility of watercress sauce allows it to pair beautifully with a wide array of dishes, making it a must-have condiment in your culinary repertoire. Its vibrant zeal is particularly well-suited for enhancing the natural flavors of Grilled Steak, where its peppery notes complement the char and smokiness of the cookout. Seafood too finds a refreshing companion in watercress sauce, especially with oily fish like Grilled Salmon, where the sauce's acidity and freshness cut through the richness with ease.
Ingredients
Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 1 lb watercress, stems removed
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Watercress Sauce
Blanch the watercress for 30 seconds in boiling water before draining and plunging it in a bowl of very cold water.
Squeeze the watercress in paper towels to remove any extra water.
Place the watercress in a pot with the stock and coconut milk.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and process to a purée.
Pass through a strainer back into the pot and bring back to a boil.
Remove from the heat, whisk in the cooking fat and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve when still hot.
More Dip and Sauce Recipes
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- Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce
- Paleo Cranberry Sauce
- Mexican Salsa Verde
- Red Pepper Dip
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📖 Recipe
Watercress Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb watercress stems removed
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the watercress for 30 seconds in boiling water before draining and plunging it in a bowl of very cold water.1 lb watercress
- Squeeze the watercress in paper towels to remove any extra water.
- Place the watercress in a pot with the stock and coconut milk.1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup coconut milk
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and process to a purée.
- Pass through a strainer back into the pot and bring back to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, whisk in the cooking fat and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve when still hot.2 tablespoon cooking fat, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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