Easy Peanut (Satay) Sauce

Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter to make this easy and tasty Peanut (Satay) Sauce. Serve this as sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with some noodles for an Asian-inspired dish.

In the Philippines, like in Indonesia, Thailand and many other parts of South East Asia, chicken or pork cooked on a grill is pretty much the typical street food. In every community's street corner you will never miss a barbecue stand. Even in the tiniest villages, you won't miss the aroma of freshly grilled meat. Of course a favorite accompaniment to grilled meat is the Peanut Sauce.

Since we eat a lot of Asian food and certainly at least once a week we feast on grilled chicken skewers, I thought it's time to post our own spin on Satay Sauce or more popularly known as Peanut Sauce. This is very easy to make - just mix and heat and you're done. It is at once nutty, salty, sweet creamy and if you like with a little hint of spice. Certainly, feel free to tweak the taste to your liking. Enjoy!

Easy Peanut (Satay) Sauce

By: Manila Spoon
February 3, 2015



Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter to make this easy and tasty Peanut (Satay) Sauce. Serve this as sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with some noodles for an Asian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
• Half a 14 oz can of Coconut milk (about 2/3 cup)
• 3 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 -1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Curry powder
• 2 Tablespoons Water

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan mix together the peanut butter, coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce, red curry powder and water. Use the measurement above as a guide and adjust according to your taste.
2. Gently heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thick to your liking. Stir frequently to ensure mixture doesn't burn at the bottom. Serve as a sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with Asian noodles.

Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes