Simple Satay Sauce
Elevate your meals with this quick and easy Simple Satay Sauce, a creamy, nutty blend that's ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring smooth peanut butter, rich coconut milk, zesty lime juice, and a hint of garlic and ginger, this versatile sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Customize the consistency with a splash of water and adjust the spice level with optional chili powder. Ideal as a dipping sauce for chicken skewers, a drizzle over stir-fried veggies, or a flavorful addition to noodle dishes, this homemade satay sauce is a must-have for any kitchen. With minimal prep and big rewards, it's the ultimate recipe for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated ginger)
- 0.25 teaspoon mild chili powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter and coconut milk. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and chili powder (if using). Stir until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring regularly, and cook for about 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
If the sauce is too thick for your preference, gradually stir in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the satay sauce cool slightly. Taste and adjust the sweetness, saltiness, or tanginess to your liking by adding a bit more brown sugar, soy sauce, or lime juice, if needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce, a drizzle over grilled skewers, or a flavorful addition to salads or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*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.
