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Easy Thai Satay Peanut Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving (about 1/2 cup sauce)

Description

This Easy Thai Satay Peanut Sauce is a quick, flavorful blend of creamy coconut, peanut butter, and aromatic Thai red curry paste, sweetened with honey and balanced with rice vinegar and fish sauce. Perfect as a dip or drizzle for chicken, salads, noodles, and appetizers, this versatile sauce is ready in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream (or coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce (optional, to make it spicier)
  • Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine the peanut butter and curry paste: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the natural peanut butter with the Thai red curry paste until they are fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add sweet and salty flavors: Stir in the honey, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and rice vinegar (or lime juice) into the mixture, blending well to create a balanced flavor base.
  3. Incorporate the coconut cream: Pour in the coconut cream (or coconut milk) and blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy throughout.
  4. Adjust consistency: Gradually add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, mixing after each addition, until the sauce reaches your preferred smooth and pourable consistency. Add more water 1 teaspoon at a time if needed.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning: Do a taste test and tweak the flavors by adding extra rice vinegar for sourness, honey for sweetness, or fish sauce for saltiness to suit your preference.
  6. Add optional garnishes: Stir in or drizzle with sesame oil, chili oil, and Sriracha chili sauce for extra aroma and heat, if desired. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for added texture.
  7. Serve: Use this satay peanut sauce as a delicious accompaniment or dip with grilled chicken, fresh salad, noodles, or your favorite appetizers.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut cream with coconut milk for a lighter texture.
  • If you prefer a vegan or vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by moderating the amount of Thai red curry paste, chili oil, and Sriracha.
  • The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • If the sauce thickens after refrigeration, stir in a tablespoon of warm water to loosen it before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Thai

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/easy-thai-satay-peanut-sauce-recipe/