Indonesian Peanut Dressing Recipe

Name: Indonesian Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural; 1/4 cup well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, chili garlic sauce, or hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts; Salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural
1/4 cup well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon sambal oelek, chili garlic sauce, or hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Salt

1
In a medium-size saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
3
Off the heat, add the peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, sambal oelek, and ginger and whisk until pasty.
4
Gradually whisk in the water and simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5
Let cool, then whisk in the lime juice and peanuts and season with salt.
6
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
7
Will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

306

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Indonesian Peanut Dressing

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