THE BEST INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

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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!

Provided by Quistis145

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
  • Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer about 5 minutes.
  • stir in lime juice.
  • This can be served hot or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 200.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.7

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