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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 roasted peanuts
- 1 head garlic
- 2/3 cup shallots chopped
- 5 tbsp 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
- Begin by dry roasting the peanuts to a golden hue, then lightly crush them with a mortar and pestle.
- Use a blender or food processor to mix the garlic and shallots into a smooth mixture.
- Warm a saucepan over a medium heat and add oil. Sauté the puréed garlic and shallots until they’re fragrant.
- Add the massaman curry paste and let it sizzle for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- 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!
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
1027mg
(43%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.