Yield: 2 ¾ cups

This is an easy, quick version of satay sauce using peanut butter.

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Ingredients
Amount
Coconut milk 1 2/3 cup
Thai red curry paste 1 ½ Tbsp.
Lemongrass, minced. 1 Tbsp
Roasted chili paste (nam prik pao), optional 1 tsp.
Creamy peanut butter 4 Tbsp.
Water ½ cup
Chopped roasted peanuts 4 Tbsp.
Palm or cane sugar ½ Tbsp.
Fish sauce 1 Tbsp. or to taste
Lime juice ½-1 Tbsp.
Method

1. Place ½ cup of the thick creamy portion of the coconut milk in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Stir until the coconut is bubbly, fragrant, and slightly reduce, about 1 minute.

2. Add the curry paste, lemongrass and roasted chili paste. Cook until aromatic, stirring to prevent burning. Add the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, water, chopped roasted peanuts, sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add the lime juice just prior to serving. Check for a nice balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors.
Source © Mai Pham


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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Servings Per Recipe: 22  

 
%DV*
Calories: 58
3
Total Fat: 5.3 grams
8
Saturated Fat 3 grams
14
Cholesterol: .37 mg
0
Sodium: 86 mg
4
Total Carbohydrate: 2 grams
1

Dietary Fiber: .3 grams

1
Sugars: .3 grams
 
Protein: 1.5 gram  3

Vitamin A: 0% Vitamin C: 1% Calcium: 1% Iron: 3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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