Wednesday, August 11, 2010

peanut sauce recipe

Does anyone have a good recipe for a peanut sauce (to go over pasta, veggies, etc.)? I have several, but have yet to find one that I like that isn't too thick, too vinegary, or something else. I'd like to try something that comes with a recommendation. Thanks!

Heather

4 comments:

  1. Here's the one we use---w/ shrimp and green beans over rice usually.

    1Tbsp veg oil

    1/2 C finely chopped shallots or scallions

    1Tbsp chopped fresh ginger

    2 garlic cloves

    2 tsp curry paste (usually red curry paste from World Market--but I've also used ones from an Asian food store and curry powder from Penzies)

    1 C unsweetened coconut milk

    1/2 Chicken broth

    1/2 C unsalted peanut butter (actually, I use whatever we have)

    2 Tbsp fish sauce

    2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

    2 Tsp brown sugar

    Salt

    Crushed red pepper.


    Heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots, ginger and garlic (careful not to toast the garlic). Cook stirring often until shallots soften--about 2 min.
    Add the curry paste and cook, stirring constantly to break up the paste--just until it's fragrant. (Careful not to scorch the paste)
    Add the coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar. Whisking constantly, bring to a simmer. Simmer until sl thickened--about 5 min. Can add a little extra broth if it gets too thick.

    If I get everything pre-chopped and measured out first, this is a very quick recipe. We think it's a little better if it's made awhile earlier and just kept warm or gently reheated.

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  2. Matt and I both recommend this recipe :)

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  3. I need a reminder as to the process for making a post. I would like to offer a BLT salad we made the other day and ask opinions.

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