Spicy Peanut Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with this creamy and flavorful Thai peanut sauce. The combination of coconut milk, peanuts, and aromatic spices creates a rich and savory sauce that is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats or dipping spring rolls. A touch of tangy tamarind and bold curry paste adds depth to this irresistible sauce that will elevate any dish. Embrace the exotic flavors of Thai cuisine with this simple yet delicious recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 Tbs. all-natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbs. Asian fish sauce
- 1 Tbs. seedless tamarind paste, or 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. green curry paste
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced, then crushed to a paste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, peanuts, peanut butter, fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, curry paste, paprika and garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Grill Master</i>, by Fred Thompson (Weldon Owen, 2011).
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