The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe comes from the vegetarian times and is actually a vegan recipe, though I am not either of those things :-). I made this because I just LOVE peanut sauces and this is the best one I have had, not to mention how simple it was to make! I used reduced fat peanut butter and it didn't seem to affect the recipe at all. It will keep up to a week or so in the fridge and personally, I like to either toss it with noodles and chicken or serve it with chicken chunks over brown rice. I don't like things spicy and this was perfect. I also saute the chicken chunks in 1 tsp sesame oil just to enhance the flavor. It makes quite a bit of sauce, I would say it serves 6! Enjoy! Ingredients:
2 teaspoons peanut oil |
1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup, you can also use red onion) |
1 garlic clove, minced |
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) |
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/2 cup light coconut milk |
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce |
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar |
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
4. Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer about 5 minutes.
6. stir in lime juice.
7. This can be served hot or at room temperature.
8. Enjoy!
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