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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (53g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup light coconut milk
Calories 151
Calories from Fat 111		(73%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.4g	19%
	Saturated Fat 2.5g	12%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 200mg		8%
Potassium 169mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.4g	5%
	Sugars 3.6g
Protein 5.7g		11%
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The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce

Recipe #379364 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Quistis145
Jun 28, 2009

This recipe comes from the vegetarian times and is actually a vegan recipe, though I am not either of those things . I made this because I just LOVE peanut sauces and this is the best one I have had, not to mention how simple it was to make! I used reduced fat peanut butter and it didn't seem to affect the recipe at all. It will keep up to a week or so in the fridge and personally, I like to either toss it with noodles and chicken or serve it with chicken chunks over brown rice. I don't like things spicy and this was perfect. I also saute the chicken chunks in 1 tsp sesame oil just to enhance the flavor. It makes quite a bit of sauce, I would say it serves 6! Enjoy!

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup, you can also use red onion)
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water

Directions

1
Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
3
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
4
Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
5
Simmer about 5 minutes.
6
stir in lime juice.
7
This can be served hot or at room temperature.
8
Enjoy!

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From: Ice Cool Kitty

On Jul 10, 2009

This is peanut sauce the way I like it. It is tasty without being too hot and spicy. I found it was getting too thick when simmering so did not simmer the full five minutes. I used it mixed in noodles with some grilled chicken thrown in. Thanks for posting, will make again.

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From: Karen Elizabeth

On Sep 29, 2009

I adore peanut sauce, and this is an excellent one, creamy with a touch of spice, the peanut butter not too evident. I loved the flavours of lime coming through, I could have (and did sneak some) eaten all this with a spoon, all by myself! Bowing to civilisation, though, I sauteed some tofu cubes in sesame oil and a little chilli-garlic paste, I added some frozen peas to the simmering peanut sauce, and served the whole lot over chinese egg noodles. Oh man, sooo good! Made for PAC Fall 2009, thank you, Quistis!

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