Peanut Sauce
This flavorful coconut peanut sauce is a harmonious blend of creamy coconut milk, rich peanut butter, fragrant lemongrass, and zesty lime juice, elevated with aromatic spices. Enjoy the exotic fusion of flavors in every spoonful, perfect for adding a touch of Southeast Asian flair to your dishes.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 green onion, including tender green portion,
- minced
- 1 piece lemongrass stalk, 3 inches long, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili paste, or to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, green onion, lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, curry powder, coriander and cumin. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until well blended.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, thinning with water if necessary. Pour into a bowl and stir in the chili paste.
- Use the sauce immediately, or cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 6 hours or refrigerate overnight. Thin with water if necessary before using. Makes about 1 cup.
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