Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts; 1/4 cup boiling water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup boiling water

1
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
2
Add onions and garlic.
3
Cook until translucent, add chili paste, curry powder and salt.
4
Stir to combine.
5
Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water.
6
Stir well and bring to a simmer.
7
Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and the peanut butter dissolves.
8
Add 2 tablespoons of peanuts to the sauce and then transfer it to a blender.
9
Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of boiling water to help sauce emulsify.
10
Transfer it to a bowl.
11
Let sauce cool to room temperature.
12
Before serving, garnish with the remaining peanuts.
13
The sauce may be made a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
14
Bring back to room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

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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: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste, and more.

Yes, Peanut Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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