Satay Kuah Sauce (Spicy Peanut Sauce) Recipe

Name: Satay Kuah Sauce (Spicy Peanut Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 stalks lemongrass; 6 shallots, peeled; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves; 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon water; 1/3 cup oil; 1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 stalks lemongrass
6 shallots, peeled
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste
2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

1
Peel coarse outer layer from lemon grass, and remove tough tops. (Save these for a soup stock if desired).
2
Chop tender stalks into 1 inch lengths.
3
Place in workbowl of food processor with shallots, garlic, coriander, hot chilli sauce, cumin seeds and turmeric.
4
Whirl to a fine paste, adding water if needed.
5
In a large frying pan over medium setting , heat oil, add lemon grass paste and dried shrimp paste, stirring and frying for about 4 minutes or until mixture emits a wonderously aromatic perfume.
6
Stir in about half the coconut milk and continue cooking, stirring almost constantly, for 8 minutes.
7
Stir in remaining coconut milk, sweeten with sugar and season with salt.
8
Blend in peanuts.
9
Taste at this point to adjust sweetening, salt, and chilli.
10
Thin with more coconut milk or water if desire.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 stalks lemongrass, 6 shallots, peeled, 5 garlic cloves, peeled, 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, and more.

Yes, Satay Kuah Sauce (Spicy Peanut Sauce) falls under the Seafood 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.

Satay Kuah Sauce (Spicy Peanut Sauce)

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