Curry Coconut Sauce (for Stir Fry)

Real Simple, 2005

    1 1/4 cups coconut milk                                        
    2 tablespoons soy sauce                                        
    2 teaspoons sugar                                              
    1/2 teaspoon salt                                              
    2 tablespoons olive oil                                        
    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper                                  
    Zest of 1 lemon                                                
    1 1/2 tablespoons mince garlic                                 
    1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder                                 
    1/2 cup chop basil                                             

Combine through salt.  Place wok or skillet over med-high heat.  Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.  Add ingredients through curry powder and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.  Add coconut milk mixture and bring to a boil.  Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 1 1/2 minutes.  Add basil.  Pour into bowl while you prepare other ingredients.