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Thai Peanut Sauce

Jennifer Brotchie
Traditional Thai Peanut Sauce served with Thai Satay
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thai

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T coconut milk
  • 1 tsp red curry
  • 1 T fish sauce
  • 1 T sugar
  • 1/4 c whole, unsalted, shelled peanuts
  • 1/2 c coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Crush peanuts in spice grinder.
  • Low to medium heat, add coconut milk to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Add 1 tsp red curry and stir to melt.
  • Add fish sauce and sugar, continue to stir.
  • When it starts boiling, pour in 1/2 cup of coconut milk. Stir. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add crushed peanuts, mix in and stir.
  • Should taste salty and sweet.
  • Serve with Thai Satay
  • TIP: Add more coconut milk for a thinner consistency to serve as salad dressing.
Keyword Peanut Sauce, Thai Cuisine, Thai Food at Home, Thai Peanut Sauce