Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1/2 cup raw peanuts; 2 fresh Thai chiles or 2 serrano chilies; 1 slice fresh ginger, 1/2 inch thick; 4 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or fresh); 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 4 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 pinch salt (add to taste, as fish sauce can be very salty); 1/2 cup finely minced cilantro leaf, and stems

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup raw peanuts
2 fresh Thai chiles or 2 serrano chilies
1 slice fresh ginger, 1/2 inch thick
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or fresh)
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
4 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt (add to taste, as fish sauce can be very salty)
1/2 cup finely minced cilantro leaf, and stems

1
Heat the peanut oil to nearly smoking in a saucepan.
2
Turn off the heat and add the peanuts.
3
The peanuts should cook to a golden brown in 3-5 minutes.
4
If you burn them, throw them out and start all over again or your sauce will be bitter.
5
You may have to turn on the heat again, but stir the peanuts if you do.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peanuts to the container of a food processor or blender, along with 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil (reserve the rest) and blend them to a rough paste.
7
Add the chiles, ginger, garlic and continue to blend.
8
Add the remaining ingredients except the cilantro, and blend until smooth.
9
If it is too thick, add more oil.
10
Stir in cilantro, and serve as a dipping sauce with satay or anything else, or thin with oil and serve as a salad dressing.

310

kcal

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut oil, 1/2 cup raw peanuts, 2 fresh Thai chiles or 2 serrano chilies, 1 slice fresh ginger, 1/2 inch thick, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Peanut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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