Red-Curry Peanut Dipping Sauce

1. 1

   Finely grind 3 tablespoons peanuts in a food processor along with sugar. Finely chop remaining tablespoon peanuts by hand.

2. 2

   Stir together curry paste (to taste) and 6 tablespoons water until paste is dissolved.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute garlic, shallot, and chiles, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add ground peanut mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in curry mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped peanuts.

4. 4

   Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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