Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Peanut Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped; 1 medium shallot, chopped; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 small turmeric roots (about 2 inches), thinly sliced; 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed, seeded and torn; 2 Thai chiles, stemmed and chopped; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar; One 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup natural peanut butter; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; Assorted raw vegetables, for serving

Servings: persons

2 small lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped
1 medium shallot, chopped
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small turmeric roots (about 2 inches), thinly sliced
1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed, seeded and torn
2 Thai chiles, stemmed and chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
One 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
Assorted raw vegetables, for serving

1
In a food processor, combine the lemongrass, shallot, ginger, garlic, turmeric, guajillo, Thai chiles and 2 teaspoons of salt.
2
Puree until a chunky paste forms; scrape down the side of the bowl as needed.
3
In a medium saucepan, heat the peanut oil until shimmering.
4
Add the paste and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until browned, 10 minutes.
5
Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until melted, 3 minutes.
6
Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
7
Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, 10 minutes.
8
Whisk in the peanut butter and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 10 minutes.
9
(The sauce may look broken.)
10
Remove the sauce from the heat and gradually whisk in the water until creamy and smooth.
11
Season with salt and let cool completely.
12
Garnish with the mint and serve with raw vegetables.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped, 1 medium shallot, chopped, One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Peanut Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Peanut Dipping Sauce

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