Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably peanut; 3 shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup peanut butter, either crunchy or smooth; 3 tablespoons lime juice, preferably fresh; 1 tablespoon crushed dried piquin chiles; or substitute Sambal Oelek; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably peanut
3 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup peanut butter, either crunchy or smooth
3 tablespoons lime juice, preferably fresh
1 tablespoon crushed dried piquin chiles; or substitute Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce

1
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and when hot, add the shallots, garlic, and ginger and saute until the shallots are soft and transparent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the chicken broth, raise the heat, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
4
Simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
5
Serve the sambal warm or at room temperature.
6
Do not refrigerate, or the peanut butter will congeal and the flavors will not blend.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, preferably peanut, 3 shallots, minced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

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