This is part of the recipe Chicken Wings Five Ways.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

　　3/4 cup minced onion

　　4 large garlic cloves, minced

　　1/4 cup Thai red curry paste

　　1/4 cup vegetable oil

　　2 1/4 cups well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk (from 2 cans)

　　3 tablespoons lime juice

　　1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

　　1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

　　1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

　　1/2 cup chopped cilantro sprigs (optional)

　　

Step 1

Cook onion, garlic, curry paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a wide 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add coconut milk and gently simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced to 2 cups, 20 to 30 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, cayenne, cilantro (if desired), and salt to taste.