Satay Dipping Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Dinner
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Cuisine
Thai
Satay Dipping Sauce
Description
This sauce combines rich coconut milk with creamy peanut butter as its base, imparting smoothness and nutty flavor. Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and brown sugar provide a sweet depth, while Thai red curry paste adds gentle heat and complexity. Fish sauce or soy sauce brings a salty, umami character, complemented optionally by tamarind puree's tartness. Garlic delivers savory pungency. After simmering to thicken and marry the flavors, freshly squeezed lime juice is stirred in last to give brightness and balance. This dipping sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, seafood, or beef satays, offering a creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy contrast that enhances the meat's flavor. Its moderately thick texture clings well for dipping or drizzling, lending richness and a layered flavor profile that harmonizes sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cup coconut milk
- ⅓ cup peanut butter all natural preferable, creamy
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis sweet soy sauce
- 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 ¼ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce optional - replace with soy sauce if desired
- ½ tablespoon tamarind puree optional
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed, adjust to your tastes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan EXCEPT for the lime juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer until combined and thickened (about 5-6 minutes). Once thickened, take off heat and stir in the lime juice (start with 1 tablespoon and adjust accordingly to suit your tastes).
- Serve over chicken, seafood, or beef!
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on using reduced-fat coconut milk and light peanut butter.
- The recipe yields about 8 servings, with roughly ⅓ cup per serving.
- Lime juice amount can be adjusted to preference for acidity and brightness.
- Fish sauce is optional; substitute soy sauce for a vegetarian-friendly version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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