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Authentic Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe (Nam Jim Satay)
5 from 2 votes

Authentic Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe (Nam Jim Satay)

This authentic Thai peanut sauce recipe (nam jim satay) is creamy, sweet, and super easy to make. Ready in 20 minutes and pairs well with everything!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 521 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup peanuts roasted
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2/3 cup shallot chopped
  • 5 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp massaman curry paste see notes
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp rosdee seasoning powder see notes
  • 2 tbsp tamarind sauce
  • 2 1/2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Begin by dry roasting the peanuts to a golden hue, then lightly crush them with a mortar and pestle.
  2. Use a blender or food processor to mix the garlic and shallots into a smooth mixture.
  3. Warm a saucepan over a medium heat and add oil. Sauté the puréed garlic and shallots until they’re fragrant.
  4. Add the massaman curry paste and let it sizzle for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, add rosdee seasoning powder, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt. Simmer until the sugar has fully melted and the sauce bubbles up again.
  6. Finally, sprinkle in the crushed peanuts, give the sauce a final stir, and allow it to thicken slightly before taking it off the heat. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Rosdee seasoning powder - Rosdee is a Thai flavor enhancer, often used in Thai cuisine to enhance the overall flavors. It's available at any Asian grocery store or market.
  • Massaman curry paste - Use my recipe for massaman curry paste or get it at Asian grocery stores or Asian markets. Some key ingredients are star anise, cinnamon, and lemongrass.

Nutrition Information

Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 17g (85%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 1027mg (43%) Potassium 440mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521

% Daily Value*

Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 1027mg 43%
Potassium 440mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.