Satay Sauce
This nutty and flavorful peanut sauce recipe is a harmonious blend of rich peanuts, fragrant shallots, pungent garlic, and a touch of heat from red chili. Each spoonful offers a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet notes, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. The smooth texture and aromatic profile of this sauce make it a versatile condiment that adds depth and character to your favorite meals.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100ml/3½fl oz vegetable oil
- 225g/8oz peanuts
- 4 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp shrimp paste ( blachan
- 1 small red chilli
- pinch chilli powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 400ml/14½fl oz water
- 1 lemon
- , to taste salt
Instructions
- To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan or wok and stir fry the peanuts until golden. Place in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Fry the shallot, garlic and shrimp paste for a few seconds. Add the chopped chilli, the chilli powder, sugar, soy and water. Bring to the boil.
- Add the blended peanuts and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Add the lemon juice and salt, to taste, if required.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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