Double Dip

, from Issue #34. September, 2015
Photography by Aaron McLean.
Double Dip

Try this Asian-inspired dip with fresh spring rolls; kebabs of chicken, lamb, beef, pork or fish; barbecued prawns and scallops. Spoon over a little of the hoisin and lime sauce, then sprinkle with the coconut mixture.

INGREDIENTS

Dry: Toasted coconut and crisp shallots
4 tablespoons desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon brown sugar
finely grated zest 1 lime
½ teaspoon sea salt
chilli powder to taste
4 tablespoons crisp shallots

Wet: Hoisin and lime
½ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil

METHOD

Dry: Put the coconut in a dry sauté pan and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until golden. Tip into a bowl and add the sugar, lime zest, salt and chilli powder. Use your fingertips to rub the ingredients together and infuse the flavours. Add the shallots and tip into a serving bowl.

Wet: Place the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

Pantry note: Crispy shallots are available in packets at Asian food stores and good supermarkets.