Simple Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Simple Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until well blended
2. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
3. If serving as a dipping sauce, use immediately
4. If using as a noodle sauce, transfer the peanut sauce to a saucepan over low heat and stir in up to a cup of unsweetened coconut milk and heat until hot
5. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate until needed
6. Properly stored, the sauce will keep for 2 to 3 days

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