Copacabana sauce (orange with chili)

4 servings

30 minutes

Copa Cabana sauce is a vibrant blend of Mexican passion and exotic citrus flavor. Named after the famous beach, it combines the sweetness of oranges, honey, and lemon juice with the fiery character of chili peppers and the spiciness of wasabi. This sauce has a rich aroma with a hint of caramel thanks to warmed honey, while spicy spices give it sharpness and heat. Its texture is silky and slightly thick, perfect as a dip for snacks or a marinade for meat and seafood. Copa Cabana turns every dish into a dance of flavors, adding sunny freshness and spicy zest to any culinary composition. Try adding it to chicken or shrimp – and you'll dive into the atmosphere of a Mexican beach evening!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 262
• Proteins: 2.9g
• Fats: 0.8g
• Carbohydrates: 64.7g

Ingredients

• Orange juice: 710 ml
• Orange zest: 2 pc
• Lemon juice: 65 ml
• Honey: 170 g
• Finely chopped garlic: 30 g
• Wasabi: 15 g
• Starch: 50 g
• Fresh chili peppers: 50 g
• Chili pepper flakes: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Squeeze juice from oranges, pour into a saucepan, add orange zest, finely chopped garlic, chili flakes, and honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Orange juice: 710 ml
   • Orange zest: 2 pieces
   • Finely chopped garlic: 30 g
   • Chili pepper flakes: 5 g
   • Honey: 170 g

2. Heat, but do not boil.

3. Remove from heat, strain.

4. Add sliced fresh chili (red and green) without seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh chili peppers: 50 g

5. Add the prepared wasabi paste, mix it, put it on the heat, and thicken with starch diluted in cold water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wasabi: 15 g
   • Starch: 50 g