Sweet Lime Ginger Sauce For Tropical Fruit Recipes

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, 1/4 cup water, ginger and lime zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is melted. Remove it from the heat and refrigerate until cold.
• Strain the mixtures into a large bowl and toss in the strawberries, kiwis, mango, oranges, pineapple and papaya to coat. Cover and refrigerate again until cold, at least 1 hour.
• Serve in small bowls and garnish with the chopped mint.

SWEET LIME-GINGER SAUCE FOR TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• 1. In small saucepan, place sugar, 1/4 cup (60 mL) water, ginger, honey and salt. Do not stir. Cover and bring to a simmer for 5 min. Remove from heat. Keep covered; let stand 15 min. Strain out and discard ginger. Cool sauce to room temperature. Mix in lime zest and juice. Serve immediately or chill up to 3 days.
• 2. Serve as a dipping sauce or dressing for tropical fruits like avocado, dragonfruit, guava, mango, papaya and passionfruit. For a tropical fruit salad, toss chopped pieces with dressing, plate and sprinkle with arugula, chopped almonds or peanuts and torn mint leaves.

TROPICAL SUNDAES

Steps:

• For sauce
• Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugars dissolve. Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Discard ginger pieces and add minced ginger. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature. Reheat to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, before serving.)
• For sundaes
• Scoop ice cream into balloon glasses or sundae dishes. Spoon lukewarm sauce over. Top with fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and serve.

TROPICAL SUNDAES

Steps:

• For sauce: Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugars dissolve. Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Discard ginger pieces and add minced ginger. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature. Reheat to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, before serving.)
• For sundaes: Scoop ice cream into balloon glasses or sundae dishes. Spoon lukewarm sauce over. Top with fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and serve.