Tea Sauce (For White Fish) Recipe

Name: Tea Sauce (For White Fish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water, boiling; 4 teaspoons black tea (or 4 tea bags); 4 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons coriander, powdered; 1/2 teaspoon chile, powdered; 3 garlic cloves, crushed (or substitute dried flakes); 1 inch ginger, peeled and crushed (or substitute powdered); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water, boiling
4 teaspoons black tea (or 4 tea bags)
4 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons coriander, powdered
1/2 teaspoon chile, powdered
3 garlic cloves, crushed (or substitute dried flakes)
1 inch ginger, peeled and crushed (or substitute powdered)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey

1
Add the tea leaves to the water and cover. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to over-steep, as prolonged heat chemically changes the tea and can result in bitterness. If you need stronger tea flavor, use more tea, not a longer steep time.
2
Strain to remove tea leaves.
3
Add remaining ingredients except oil and honey. Mix well and allow to to cool on the counter. Mix again and strain to remove peppercorns, garlic, and ginger.
4
Add oil and honey. Mix well.
5
The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated, although the olive oil will need to come to room temperature before using.
6
Use to baste grilled, baked or pan-seared fish, as well as serving as a sauce. This is a thin sauce, so be careful not to soak the finished dish. It can also be served on the side as a dipping sauce, or over a rice side dish.

1074

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, boiling, 4 teaspoons black tea (or 4 tea bags), 4 black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Tea Sauce (For White Fish) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tea Sauce (For White Fish)

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