Even though it sounds elegant, this orange coconut truffle sauce-drizzled monchong is a simple yet delicious dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Monchong has a mildly sweet taste and a delightful semi-firm texture. This fish lives in deep water. It’s so good that kids adore it.
This recipe for Orange Coconut Truffle Sauce with Monchong mixes the delicate flavor of Monchong fish (a mild, firm-textured fish), the citrusy zing of orange, and the rich tastes of coconut. The subtle sweetness of the fish is perfectly complemented by this sauce.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will require for making Orange Coconut Truffle Sauce with Monchong Recipe:For the Orange Coconut Truffle Sauce:
- Half a cup of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice from roughly one orange
- One orange’s zest
- One tablespoon of truffle oil (for a rich taste)
- One tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (optional; adds a little sweetness)
- One tablespoon unsalted butter, for extra richness
- One teaspoon of freshly chopped ginger, optional for added spiciness
- To taste, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- One tablespoon of fresh parsley or cilantro (optional; garnish)
For the Monchong Fish:
- Four fillets of monchong fish (about 6–8 ounces each)
- One tablespoon of olive oil, or another type of cooking oil
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
- One tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice (optional; adds freshness)
Instructions:
Prepare the Sauce:
- Put the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and coconut milk in a small saucepan and heat it to medium. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- After it starts to simmer, lower the heat to low and cook for another five minutes or so, which will allow the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken a little.
- Add the honey or maple syrup (if using), the truffle oil, and, if you’d like, some finely chopped ginger. Give the sauce two to three more minutes to simmer.
- Adjust the seasoning as necessary by adding salt and pepper to taste. On low heat, keep the sauce warm.
Cook the Monchong Fish:
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the Monchong fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. When the skillet is heated, carefully add the fish fillets.
- Depending on its thickness, fry the fish for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and has a good golden crust. When checked with a fork, the fish should be opaque and flake easily.
- For an extra citrus boost, you can pour fresh lime juice over the fillets if you’d like.
Assemble the Dish:
- Spoon the warm orange coconut truffle sauce generously over each Monchong fillet after placing them on a platter.
- Add some freshly cut parsley or cilantro as a garnish for some color and freshness.
- For a full, tasty supper, serve your Orange Coconut Truffle Sauce with Monchong with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
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