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Peanut Sauce Recipe

Creamy, savory peanut sauce with coconut milk, garlic, lime, and a hint of spice for dipping spring rolls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: dip
Cuisine: asian
Calories: 126
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or to taste
  • 1 5.6 ounce can coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped peanuts or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce Base
  1. Add peanut butter to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add minced garlic.
  3. Add brown sugar.
  4. Add fish sauce.
  5. Add soy sauce.
  6. Add toasted sesame oil.
  7. Whisk until well combined.
  8. Add lime juice.
  9. Add Sriracha (adjust to taste).
  10. Whisk until smooth.
Heat the Coconut Milk
  1. Pour coconut milk into a small saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
Combine and Finish
  1. Carefully pour hot coconut milk over peanut butter mixture.
  2. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer sauce to a serving bowl.
  4. Garnish with chopped red bell pepper.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
  6. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature with spring rolls.