Servings
2
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh-tasting dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1/3 cup water
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, depending on desired saltiness/flavor
- 1/2 tsp. tamarind paste OR 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 1 tsp. Thai chili sauce (more or less to taste)
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend or process until sauce is smooth. If you prefer a runnier peanut sauce, add a little more water or coconut milk.
Do a taste test, adding more fish sauce (or soy sauce) if not salty enough, or more cayenne if not spicy enough. If too salty, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. If you'd prefer it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
Serve warm or at room temperature