Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
My love for peanut sauce goes pretty far back, but I’m sure there are lot of people who don’t know quite what it is. Well, you’re in for a real treat!
Peanut sauce is a great dip/sauce that’s associated with South Asian cuisine, mostly Thai cuisine. Peanut sauce is sometimes referred to as “satay sauce,” because it’s traditionally served with chicken satay. The original peanut sauce recipe is made with ground and roasted peanuts, but we will be using peanut butter in this easy recipe.
Using peanut butter is a Western take on this South Asian classic, but have no fear – it’s still SO delicious! There are, of course, slightly different versions of peanut sauce that can be found throughout other South Asian regions, such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
Each region would use their own special ingredient twists, just as we will be doing here. This simple peanut sauce is creamy, complex with sweet yet savory notes, and incredibly quick and easy to make.
Uses For Peanut Sauce
If you thought that peanut sauce was only for meant for Chicken Satay, think again!
- This smooth, slightly sweet, and savory sauce pairs excellently with vegetables, crisps, fresh Thai spring rolls, chicken satay, noodles, lettuce wraps, coconut shrimp, and so much more.
- You can even make it slightly thinner by adding a splash more of coconut milk or water and use it as a salad dressing!
How to Make Peanut Sauce
- Whisk coconut milk as soon as you open it to combine.
- Combine the ingredients in a sauce pot and bring to simmer over medium to medium-low heat.
- As soon as it starts to simmer, take it off heat.
Storing Recommendation
- Storing: Be sure to store any leftover peanut sauce you may have in an airtight food storage container with a lid. It’s important that you keep this sauce in the refrigerator and not at room temperature. Properly stored, it should stay fresh for up to a week!
- Reheating: If you need to reheat it, DO NOT use a microwave. Simply reheat your leftover sauce in a small sauce pot over medium to low heat while whisking slowly. If you notice that the oils separate, simply whisk quickly for a few seconds to emulsify it all back together.
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Peanut Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce use gluten free if needed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp white granulate sugar
Instructions
- Coconut milk note: when you first open the can of unsweetened coconut milk, it will be separated into solids on top and liquids below. Make sure to take everything out of the can and whisk it well before scooping out the amount needed.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sauce pot and start to whisk together slowly over medium to medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth.
- Keep stirring slowly as you heat up the sauce just until it starts to simmer. As soon as it begins to simmer (as first bubbles appear), take off heat and serve.
Notes
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This sauce is so good!