Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter to make this easy and tasty Peanut (Satay) Sauce. Serve this as sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with some noodles for an Asian-inspired dish.
In the Philippines, like in Indonesia, Thailand, and many other parts of South East Asia, chicken or pork cooked on a grill is pretty much the typical street food.
In every community’s street corner you will never miss a barbecue stand. Even in the tiniest villages, you won’t miss the aroma of freshly grilled meat. Of course, a favorite accompaniment to grilled meat is the Peanut Sauce.
Since we eat a lot of Asian food and certainly at least once a week we feast on grilled chicken skewers, I thought it’s time to post our own spin on Satay Sauce or more popularly known as Peanut Sauce.
This is very easy to make – just mix and heat and you’re done. It is at once nutty, salty, sweet creamy, and if you like with a little hint of spice. Certainly, feel free to tweak the taste to your liking. Enjoy!
Looking for the perfect CHICKEN SATAY for this recipe? Look no further! Here’s our delicious MALAYSIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SATAY that pairs so wonderfully with this peanut sauce! Simply click on the highlighted name to get to the recipe. Enjoy.
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By: Manila Spoon
February 3, 2015
Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter to make this easy and tasty Peanut (Satay) Sauce. Serve this as sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with some noodles for an Asian-inspired dish.
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WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR EASY PEANUT SATAY SAUCE?
- 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- Half a 14 oz can of Coconut milk (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 -1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Curry powder
- 2 Tablespoons Water
HOW DO YOU MAKE EASY SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI MEATBALLS?
- In a small saucepan mix together the peanut butter, coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce, red curry powder and water. Use the measurement above as a guide and adjust according to your taste.
- Gently heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thick to your liking. Stir frequently to ensure mixture doesn’t burn at the bottom. Serve as a sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with Asian noodles.
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Easy Peanut (Satay) Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- Half a (14 oz) can of Coconut milk, (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2-1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Curry powder
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan mix together the peanut butter, coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce, red curry powder and water. Use the measurement above as a guide and adjust according to your taste.
- Gently heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thick to your liking. Stir frequently to ensure mixture doesn’t burn at the bottom. Serve as a sauce or dip for grilled meat or toss with Asian noodles.
Last updated on January 24th, 2023 at 11:12 pm
Love peanut satay sauce now I know the secret on how to make it thanks for sharing your recipe
You're welcome Adriana!
I love this dipping sauce for a satay. My husband is the satay maker in the house. He will love your sauce recipe.
I hope so. Thanks Christie!
Anything with peanut butter floats my boat! This sauce is so versatile for many things! Fantastic recipe as always.
Thanks Florian!
This is so darn simple! I just bought some chicken so this is on my to-do list this week!
Please enjoy Kacey!
I looooove peanut sauce and this version is so quick and tasty – perfect!
Thanks Kimberly!
I can just eat this sauce with a spoon! But I love dipping some grilled tofu in it too.
That sounds good Dannii!
OMG amazing. Having this now as a sauce on my vegie satay noodles. Just amazing!!!!
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I love this sauce! I am totally happy that you enjoyed this. Thanks!