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Easy and Luscious Thai Peanut Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy and Luscious Thai Peanut Sauce

In just 15 minutes, create a creamy, savory, and slightly spicy Thai Peanut Sauce perfect for drizzling, dipping, or tossing with your favorite dishes. This gluten-free and keto-friendly recipe is a total game-changer for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 312
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut cream, or coconut milk
  • 1 dry red pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • ⅓ cup (85 g / 3 oz) natural unsweetened peanut butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For a thinner sauce, perfect for dressings, whisk in a tablespoon of warm water or lime juice at a time until you reach the right consistency.
  • For a touch of sweetness and tang, add a tablespoon of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lime juice along with the other .
  • Control the heat by using half a red pepper for a milder sauce, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It will thicken when chilled, so gently reheat it on the stove, adding a splash of water to loosen it up.

Method
 

  1. Combine all —coconut cream, chopped red pepper, minced garlic, soy sauce, and peanut butter—in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk continuously as the mixture heats up. This will help the peanut butter melt smoothly and incorporate fully into the sauce, preventing any clumps.
  3. Once the sauce begins to gently bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve warm as a dipping sauce for satay, a glaze for chicken or turkey in the final minutes of cooking, or a dressing for salads and noodle bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 30g

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