Katjang Sauce Peanut Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavors of authentic Indonesian Katjang Sauce! This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through creating a creamy peanut sauce perfect for dipping satay, noodles, or vegetables. Discover the magic of ketjap manis and sambal oelek, readily available at many Asian grocery stores, to elevate your culinary experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1095.5 kcal
Protein 91g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Katjang Sauce Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Katjang Sauce Peanut Sauce

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, and brown sugar.
  3. Mash the mixture with the back of a spoon to create a paste.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over very low heat.
  5. Add the onion and garlic paste to the saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in the sambal oelek, paprika, and ginger powder. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the peanut butter and stir until well combined and smooth.
  8. Gradually whisk in the ketjap manis and coconut milk (or regular milk).
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  11. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  12. Serve warm with your favorite dishes like satay, noodles, or vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

94g

Carbs

16g