Green Curry-Mango Sauce

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup canola oil

1 red onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons green curry paste

3 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped

2 cups water

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add mangoes and water, stir well, and cook until the mango is soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender (see *Cook's Note below). Add the lime juice, cilantro, and honey and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids, remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release 1 corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times, and then process on high speed until smooth.