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Creamy Coconut Caper Sauce served in a bowl
Fresh, creamy garlic coconut caper sauce homemade

Creamy Coconut Caper Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
A bold pairing: the salty, vinegary gem of Mediterranean cuisine, the caper, meets the silky coconut milk of the tropics. The result is a surprisingly harmonious, creamy sauce that serves as a dairy-free alternative to cream sauces. Lemon and garlic bridge the two worlds, creating a fresh and piquant finish.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean-Tropical Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Citrus juicer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely chop the garlic. Rinse capers with cold water and chop coarsely. Chop the parsley.

Tip: Rinsing capers removes excess salty brine.
2 ✓

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.

Tip: Garlic oils dissolve best in fat.
3 ✓

Pour in coconut milk. Add capers. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Use coconut cream or thick coconut milk for a creamy texture.
4 ✓

Reduce heat and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Tip: Water evaporates from coconut milk, leaving a rich emulsion.
5 ✓

Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste!

Tip: Capers are naturally salty, so be careful with added salt.
6 ✓

Finally, stir in fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Tip: Never cook fresh herbs for long to preserve color and flavor.

Recipe FAQ

I don't like coconut taste, is it strong?
Slightly, yes, but garlic, lemon, and capers dominate.
Can coconut milk curdle?
Lemon juice can cause it. Use full-fat coconut milk and simmer gently, don't boil hard.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut Milk (Full Fat, Canned)
  • 1/4 cup Capers (drained)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon (juice)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper