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5 from 1 vote

Trinidad garlic sauce

This garlic sauce recipe is simple to make with mayonnaise, garlic, chadon beni, citrus juice, and more. It is perfect for fried foods, especially bake and shark and your favorite chicken sandwich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: garlic sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 chadon beni leaves
  • tbsp lime juice (or lemon)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (or fresh pepper) (adjust to taste)
  • tbsp water

Equipment

  • Blender

Instructions

  • Peel garlic and rinse.
  • Rinse chadon beni leaves.
  • Rinse lime, cut, squeeze and remove any seeds.
  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Taste test and adjust flavors like salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or bottle and store in the fridge.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegan, use egg-free mayonnaise. 
  • In place of chadon beni leaves, use cilantro leaves or chives.
  • For a spicier sauce, use fresh peppers like pimento or scotch bonnets.