Description
This Thai Peanut Curry Sauce is a creamy and flavorful sauce perfect for adding a taste of Thailand to your dishes. With a blend of red curry, peanut butter, and coconut milk, this sauce is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add curry paste: Stir in red curry paste and cook to bloom spices.
- Combine ingredients: Add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, tofu, noodles, or vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat gently before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
