Authentic Indonesian Peanut Satay Sauce
Savor the flavors of Southeast Asia with this Authentic Indonesian Peanut Satay Sauce. A harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, aromatic coconut milk, and zesty lime juice, this sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes. Versatile and delicious, it can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature, elevating any dish it accompanies.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 | teaspoons peanut oil |
| 1 | large shallot, minced (¼ cup, you can also use red onion) |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 3 | teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste) |
| 1 | cup creamy peanut butter |
| 1 | cup light coconut milk |
| 1 | tablespoon low sodium soy sauce |
| 2 | teaspoons dark brown sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons fresh lime juice |
| 1 | cup water |
Instructions
Preparation Instructions | |
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| 1. | Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. |
| 2. | Saute the minced shallot in the oil for approximately 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften. |
| 3. | Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. |
| 4. | Whisk in the creamy peanut butter, light coconut milk, low sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of water until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle boil. |
| 5. | Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. |
| 6. | Stir in the fresh lime juice. |
| 7. | Serve and enjoy this delightful sauce either hot or at room temperature. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 151.3 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 3.6 g |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița