Peanut sauce varieties abound, but nothing beats the fresh, bold taste of homemade. As a culinary enthusiast with years of perfecting Asian-inspired recipes, I've streamlined this process—it's simple, customizable, and far superior to store-bought.
Ingredients for 4 servings
– 1 red chili pepper
– 1 cm fresh ginger
– 3 garlic cloves
– 250 g salted peanuts
– 200 ml coconut milk
– 200 ml hot water
– 4 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
Instructions
Remove seeds from the chili and peel the ginger. In a food processor, finely grind the chili, ginger, garlic, and peanuts until smooth.
Heat coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the peanut mixture and bring to a near boil. Add hot water and sweet soy sauce. For a thinner consistency, incorporate more water as needed. Simmer briefly for deepened flavors.
Quick Peanut Butter Version
Ingredients
– 5 tbsp peanut butter
– 150 ml water
– 1 tsp sambal (chili paste)
– 1 tbsp brown sugar
– 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
– Juice of half a lime
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a pan. Stir over medium heat until boiling and smooth. If too thick, add water gradually.
Pro Tip: Freeze leftovers in portions for effortless future meals.
