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Satay Peanut Sauce

Courses: Sauces, Vegetarian

Recipe Ingredients

1   Lemongrass stalk
1   Shallot - minced (small)
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGround cumin
3 tablespoons 45mlPeanut oil
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozRoasted peanuts - chopped
1/4 cup 40g / 1.4ozBrown sugar - (packed)
3 tablespoons 45mlChili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons 30mlSoy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Slice bottom 6 inches of lemongrass, discard remainder. Place in food processor or blender with shallot, garlic, cumin and 1/4 cup water. Process until smooth.

Place medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add spice mixture, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add 1 cup water, peanuts, brown sugar, chili sauce and soy sauce; stir until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 5 minutes.

This recipe yields 2 cups.

Per Per 2-Tablespoon Serving: 98 Cal; 3g Prot; 8g Total Fat (1 Sat. Fat); 6g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 169mg Sod.; 1g Fiber.

Description:

"A spicy dipping sauce for grilled tofu, portobello mushrooms or eggplant."

Source:
Vegetarian Times, January 2002

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