Description
Malaysian cuisine brings comfort through this Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce, blending creamy richness with spicy complexity. Quick and versatile, you can drizzle this silky sauce over grilled meats, vegetables, or use as a dipping delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) natural peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sweet chili jam
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fish sauce
Aromatic Oils:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather a mixing vessel like a large bowl or sealable jar to prepare the satay sauce.
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, and sweet chili jam into the container, creating a rich base for the condiment.
- Whisk or stir the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring a consistent blend of flavors and textures.
- Gradually incorporate water into the mixture, using a fork or whisk to maintain smooth integration.
- Continue adding water incrementally until the sauce transforms from a thick paste to a silky, pourable consistency.
- Taste and adjust the liquid balance, adding more water if you prefer a lighter, more drizzlable texture.
- Sample the sauce, verifying the harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and umami notes.
- Serve immediately as a versatile accompaniment for grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
- Transfer any remaining sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate, where it will maintain optimal flavor for up to seven days.
- Before subsequent uses, gently stir the sauce to reincorporate any separated ingredients and restore its original smooth consistency.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter for nut-free or alternative diet options.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for a heart-healthy version.
- Skip fish sauce and use extra soy sauce or liquid aminos for a vegetarian-friendly adaptation.
- Blend extra herbs like cilantro or ginger for enhanced flavor complexity and aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg