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Salsa de maní or peanut sauce
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Salsa de maní or peanut sauce

Salsa de maní is a creamy peanut sauce made by simmering peanut butter with milk, aromatic spices like achiote and cumin, and sautéed onions. This sauce is flavored further with optional ingredients such as minced hard-boiled egg, finely chopped cilantro, and hot pepper. It offers a smooth, rich texture and flavorful depth suitable for serving warm alongside a variety of dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American, Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup peanut butter unsweetened
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp achiote ground
  • 2 tbs peanut oil or butter
  • 1 tbs cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 tbs white onion finely minced or sliced
  • 1 egg finely chopped (optional, hard-boiled
  • 1 ají finely minced (optional, or hot pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Mix the peanut butter with ½ cup of milk to help dissolve the peanut butter.
  2. Heat the butter or oil to prepare a refrito, add the onion, achiote, cumin and salt, cook until the onions are soft.
  3. Add the peanut butter and milk mixture, as well the remaining ½ cup of milk.
  4. Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped hard-boiled egg, cilantro, aji (if using) and onions.
  6. Serve warm.