Thai•quick
Thai Peanut Sauce
Serve this creamy and nutty dipping sauce at your next satay dinner
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1 Thai chili (chopped)
- 2 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 400ml coconut milk
Instructions
- 1
In a small pan over medium heat, add turmeric powder, chili powder, ground cumin and coriander seeds. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Turn the heat off and transfer the spices to a spice grinder, small blender or pestle and mortar. Add the remaining ingredients for the paste and blend.
- 3
In a small pot over medium heat, add coconut milk and paste and whisk until the past has dissolved. Heat the coconut milk until hot (but not bubbling) and transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Serve the Thai peanut sauce with vegetables and skewers or use it as a sauce for a stir fry. It’s delicious over rice!