Satay Dipping Sauce

This is a classic sauce for satay drizzling & dipping. Roasted peanuts and sweet coconut milk get a boost from the sour tamarind and spicy curry paste. Imagine this sauce instead of ketchup the next time you serve up a quick Tuesday night chicken breast or pork chop. Make lots. It keeps in the fridge for about a week or so. See the recipe for the pork satay here.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (160 mL) roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Thai red curry paste (store-bought)
• 1 cup (250 mL) coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons (45 mL) finely grated or chopped palm sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) tamarind paste

Directions

1. Grind the peanuts in a food processor until smooth.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Sauté the curry paste for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Gradually add the coconut milk, stirring, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peanuts, palm sugar, and tamarind paste. Continue simmering and stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until desired consistency.