Peanut Sauce

Name: Peanut Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts; 1/4 cup boiling water

12 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup boiling water

Directions

1

Heat oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
2

Add onions and garlic.
3

Cook until translucent, add chili paste, curry powder and salt.
4

Stir to combine.
5

Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water.
6

Stir well and bring to a simmer.
7

Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and the peanut butter dissolves.
8

Add 2 tablespoons of peanuts to the sauce and then transfer it to a blender.
9

Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of boiling water to help sauce emulsify.
10

Transfer it to a bowl.
11

Let sauce cool to room temperature.
12

Before serving, garnish with the remaining peanuts.
13

The sauce may be made a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
14

Bring back to room temperature for 1 hour before serving.