Coconut Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stalk (about 2 feet long) fresh lemon grass, optional; 1 cup roasted salted peanuts; 2 medium cloves garlic; Quarter size slice of fresh ginger; 1 inch by 1/4 inch piece fresh lime rind; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 2 cups (14-ounce can) unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves; 2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 stalk (about 2 feet long) fresh lemon grass, optional
1 cup roasted salted peanuts
2 medium cloves garlic
Quarter size slice of fresh ginger
1 inch by 1/4 inch piece fresh lime rind
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 cups (14-ounce can) unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves

1
Remove the woody outer leaves of the lemon grass stalk.
2
Finely slice, crosswise, the tender inner stalk and transfer to a blender.
3
Add the peanuts, garlic, ginger, lime rind, lime juice, anchovy paste, sugar and red pepper flakes.
4
Add coconut milk and puree into a fine puree.
5
Transfer this mixture to a food processor and puree with basil and cilantro.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Pack in half or cup portions and freeze.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stalk (about 2 feet long) fresh lemon grass, optional, 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, 2 medium cloves garlic, Quarter size slice of fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Coconut Peanut Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Peanut Sauce

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