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Peanut Sauce

Indonesia

Bumbu kacang, peanut sauce, is Indonesian. It's the signature of satay, which came to Java from Arab traders' kebabs and became the national dish.

A rich, glossy peanut sauce with chilli, garlic, lime and kecap manis. The classic dip for chicken satay.

Authentic Indonesia Peanut Sauce recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
210 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1 tbspvegetable oil
2shallots, finely chopped
2garlic cloves, crushed
1-2red chillies, chopped
150gsmooth peanut butter (or roasted ground peanuts)
200mlcoconut milk
2 tbspkecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 tbsptamarind paste or lime juice
1 tbsppalm or brown sugar
1/2 tspsalt

Method

1

Heat the oil and gently fry the shallots for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and chilli for 1 minute.

2

Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk, kecap manis, tamarind and sugar.

3

Simmer on low for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy. Add water to thin.

4

Season with salt, and add more lime or sugar to balance. Serve warm with satay.

Chef's Tip

The sauce thickens as it cools; loosen with warm water. Use freshly roasted and ground peanuts for the most authentic flavour.

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