Satay Peanut Sauce - {Kuah Kacang}

Recipe Ingredients

		Spice Paste
1		Lemongrass stalk
1		Walnut-size shallot
2		Garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Galangal powder
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
		Sauce
1 cup	237ml	Roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons	45ml	Cooking oil
1 cup	237ml	Water
1/4 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Brown sugar - (packed)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons	30ml	Soy sauce
		= (or 1/2 tspn salt)

Recipe Instructions

Thinly slice bottom 6 inches of lemongrass. Place in a blender with remaining spice paste ingredients and process until smooth.

In a food processor, chop peanuts very fine.

Place a wok over medium-low heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add spice paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add water, peanuts, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and soy sauce; stir until evenly blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Serve with satay for dipping.

This recipe yields 2 cups.

Source:
Yan Can Cook at http://www.asianconnections.com/yancancook/recipes/)

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