Peanut Satay Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Thai cooking with this incredibly flavorful and easy-to-make Peanut Satay Sauce! Learned from a Thai cooking course, this recipe delivers a fiery kick that's truly addictive. Forget store-bought satay sauce – this homemade version is far superior and freezes beautifully for future use. Make a big batch and enjoy the authentic taste of Thailand!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 183.4 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Peanut Satay Sauce

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How to Make Peanut Satay Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over low heat. Carefully fry 1-2 teaspoons of dried chili flakes until fragrant (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. Add 2 chopped spring onions, 2 tablespoons of red curry paste, and 3-4 kaffir lime leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Thin to your desired consistency with the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut milk, adding a little at a time.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more sugar, lime juice, or chili flakes to your preference).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

30g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Satay Sauce?

Peanut Satay Sauce takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Satay Sauce?

Peanut Satay Sauce has approximately 183.4 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Satay Sauce?

The key ingredients for Peanut Satay Sauce are Oil, Dried Chili Pepper Flakes, Spring Onion, Red Curry Paste, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Coconut Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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