Satay Sauce Recipe

Name: Satay Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass; ½ teaspoon shrimp paste; 3 dried red chilies or 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 2 coriander roots, chopped; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 5 ounces ground roasted peanuts or 5 ounces crunchy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons tamarind juice; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
½ teaspoon shrimp paste
3 dried red chilies or 1 teaspoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 coriander roots, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
5 ounces ground roasted peanuts or 5 ounces crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind juice
¼ teaspoon salt

1
In a blender, combine onion, lemon grass, shrimp paste, chilies, garlic, cumin, coriander and coriander roots with enough coconut milk to moisten.
2
Heat oil in saucepan.
3
Gentley stirfry onion mixture until it turns a pale pinky-brown.
4
Add remaining coconut milk, stirring briskly.
5
Reduce heat to low.
6
Add peanuts (or peanut butter) and still well.
7
Then add sugar and tamarind juice with a pinch of salt.
8
If the sauce is too thick add additional coconut milk; If it's too thin, simmer very gently to reduce -- coconut milk and peanuts burn very easily.

370

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 small onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass, ½ teaspoon shrimp paste, 3 dried red chilies or 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Satay 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Satay Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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