Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Peanut Sauce

Name: Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 tsp peanut oil; 1 large shallot; 1 garlic clove; 0.75 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter; 0.5 cup light coconut milk; 1 tbsp halal-certified low sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp dark brown sugar; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 0.5 cup water

Coconut milk come together in this sauce, fragrant with clove and simmered on the stove.

20 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
2 min
2
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant). Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
1 min
3
Simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice. This can be served hot or at room temperature.
5 min