Nam Jim Satay Thai Peanut Sauce
Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with Nam Jim Satay, a luscious Thai peanut sauce that’s equal parts creamy, tangy, and savory. Crafted with rich coconut milk, velvety peanut butter, and a harmonious blend of tamarind paste, fish sauce, and red curry paste, this sauce delivers an irresistible depth of flavor in every bite. Slightly sweetened with palm sugar and brightened with a splash of fresh lime juice, it’s the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, vegetables, noodles, or traditional satay skewers. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is not only ultra-satisfying but also incredibly easy to make. Garnished with crushed peanuts for added texture, Nam Jim Satay is a must-have addition to your homemade Thai-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
- 2 teaspoons Red curry paste
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add coconut milk and heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Stir in creamy peanut butter until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
Add palm sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and red curry paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Gradually mix in water, 1/4 cup at a time, to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Continue stirring to keep the mixture smooth.
Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally. The flavors will meld, and the sauce will thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more sugar for sweetness or fish sauce for saltiness).
Serve warm, garnished with crushed peanuts. This sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, noodles, or satay skewers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3708 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.3 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
