The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Elevate your culinary adventures with "The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce"—a rich, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful condiment that brings authentic Southeast Asian flair to your table. Made with creamy peanut butter and velvety coconut milk, this sauce is perfectly balanced with the tang of tamarind, the sweetness of palm sugar, and the zingy freshness of lime juice. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of red chili paste for some heat, this versatile sauce is ready in just 15 minutes and can be customized to your taste. Whether you use it as a dipping sauce for satays, a dressing for salads, or a bold marinade, this peanut sauce will transport your palate straight to the vibrant streets of Indonesia. Perfect for weeknight meals or as a standout addition to any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Red chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Water (to adjust consistency)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the creamy peanut butter and coconut milk. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Continue stirring to dissolve the sugar and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, red chili paste, and lime juice. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Adjust the consistency by adding water a little at a time, stirring continuously, until it reaches your desired thickness.
Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil for added aroma and flavor.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more chili paste for heat, palm sugar for sweetness, or lime juice for tanginess.
Once the sauce has cooled slightly, transfer it to a serving bowl. It is now ready to serve as a dipping sauce, dressing, or marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.3 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.0 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2061 mg | 44% | |
*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.
