Tropical Curry Mustard Sauce

A bold marriage of tropical sweetness and European pungency. The sharp bite of mustard blends surprisingly well with pineapple sugars, while curry powder adds earthy depth. Coconut milk is key here, acting as the emulsifier that binds juicy fruit and oils into a creamy sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1

Dice pineapple very finely. Grate garlic.

Tip: Pineapple enzymes tenderize meat if used as a marinade.
2

Heat oil, bloom garlic for seconds.

Tip: Release aroma, don't burn.
3

Add pineapple, sauté 5 mins until soft.

Tip: Cooking reduces acidity and boosts sweetness.
4

Stir in curry powder.

Tip: Fry spices in fat to wake them up.
5

Add mustard, honey, and coconut milk.

Tip: Mustard acts as an emulsifier.
6

Simmer gently 5-8 mins to thicken.

Tip: Water evaporates, fat concentrates.
7

Finish with salt and cilantro off heat.

Tip: Keep herbs fresh.

Recipe FAQ

Coconut milk curdled?
Boiled too hard. Coconut milk separates with high heat. Remove from heat and blend to fix.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple (finely diced)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (canned, full fat)
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro