Recipes · Tongan · Sauces, Dressings, and Marinades
Taioro (Tongan Coconut Sauce)
One serving has 204 kcal and 2 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of manganese (44%) and copper (26%). Ready in 15 minutes.
- Preparation: 15 min
- Makes: 1 serving (79 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low carb
Ingredients
- 60 g Coconut cream
- 10 g Onions, red, raw
- 8 g Lime juice
- 1 g Salt
Method
- Combine the coconut cream, finely minced red onion, lime juice and salt in a bowl.
- Stir well until smooth and evenly combined into a tangy, slightly salty sauce.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature so the onion softens and the flavors meld.
- Serve as a dip or sauce alongside raw or grilled fish and root vegetables.
- Store any extra covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 204 kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g | |
| Water | 48.5 mL | |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g | |
| Threonine | 0.08 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.09 g | |
| Leucine | 0.17 g | |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | |
| Methionine | 0.04 g | |
| Cystine | 0.04 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.11 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.07 g | |
| Valine | 0.13 g | |
| Histidine | 0.05 g | |
| Fat | 20.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.89 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.23 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.23 g | |
| Saturated | 18.5 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 10.3 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 18.4 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 77.2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0% |
| Sodium | 391 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 16.5 µg | 4% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.16 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.09 µg | 0% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.05 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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