Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 to 2 Thai, serrano, or jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced (for a spicier; sauce, leave the seeds in); 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 scallions, both white and green parts, trimmed and minced; 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/3 cup coconut milk, plus more if needed to thin the sauce; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce or soy sauce, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 to 2 Thai, serrano, or jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced (for a spicier
sauce, leave the seeds in)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 scallions, both white and green parts, trimmed and minced
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup coconut milk, plus more if needed to thin the sauce
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce or soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or more to taste
2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Combine the ginger, chile, garlic, scallions, peanut butter, 1/3 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons sugar, and the cilantro (if using) in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring well to mix, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until richly flavored, about 10 minutes. The sauce should be thick, but pourable; thin with coconut milk, if needed.
2
Remove from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar as necessary; the sauce should be highly seasoned. Serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

151

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Protein

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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: 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 1 to 2 Thai, serrano, or jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced (for a spicier, sauce, leave the seeds in), 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Thai 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.

Thai Peanut Sauce

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