Description
Silky smooth peanut satay sauce brings Indonesian street food magic straight to home kitchens with rich, nutty complexity. Creamy, spicy, and perfectly balanced, this sauce elevates grilled meats and vegetables into a culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup warm water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Spice:
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Gather the vibrant ingredients: creamy peanut butter, umami-rich soy sauce, zesty lime juice, deep caramel-like brown sugar, aromatic garlic, spicy ginger, nutty sesame oil, and fiery chili flakes or sriracha.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously blend the peanut butter with soy sauce, creating a silky base that promises intense flavor complexity.
- Incorporate the lime juice and brown sugar, whisking energetically to develop a harmonious balance between tangy and sweet notes.
- Mince the garlic and ginger finely, then fold into the developing sauce, releasing their robust, pungent essences.
- Drizzle in the sesame oil, which will contribute a deep, toasted undertone to the sauce’s profile.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a personalized heat level, stirring thoroughly to distribute the spicy element evenly.
- Gradually introduce warm water, whisking continuously to achieve a luxuriously smooth and pourable consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Taste and calibrate the flavor landscape – adjust with additional lime juice for brightness, sugar for sweetness, or more chili for an intense kick.
- Allow the sauce to rest momentarily, letting the flavors meld and intensify before serving warm or at ambient temperature as a versatile condiment.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumpy sauce, ensuring smooth consistency by incorporating each component gradually.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes or sriracha, allowing personal spice preferences without overwhelming the balanced flavor profile.
- Use warm water strategically to control sauce thickness, adding incrementally for perfect dipping or drizzling texture.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for unique variations, catering to different dietary needs or taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg