A Perfect Peanut sauce is a culinary gem celebrated across various cuisines, enchants palates with its rich, nutty taste and velvety texture, elevating dishes to new heights with its harmonious blend of flavours. Crafting the perfect peanut sauce is an art form that requires attention to detail. It is a careful balancing act of sweet, savoury, and spicy elements.
At the heart of every exceptional peanut sauce lies the star ingredient: roasted peanuts. These humble legumes are transformed into creamy goodness through careful processing, whether ground into a fine paste or crushed to create a chunkier texture, imparting a deep, nutty flavour that forms the foundation of the sauce. I actually cheat in this concept as I use a remarkable ingredient, Peanut Butter. However, I will be adding another recipe using roasted peanuts so you can help compare them for me.
To achieve the ideal balance of flavours, a medley of complementary ingredients is introduced. Soy sauce adds depth and umami richness, while a hint of sweetness from brown sugar harmonizes with the nuttiness. Chilli garlic sauce and ginger provide aromatic complexity, while a touch of acidity from lime juice brightens the sauce. This mixture creates a symphony of taste sensations on the palate. You can obviously use fresh garlic in place of the sauce.
The perfect peanut sauce isn’t just about flavour—it’s also about texture. Achieving the desired consistency requires careful attention to detail. It comes down to making adjustments to the ratio of liquids to solids. Finally, the sauce reaches a smooth and pourable state that coats the back of a spoon.
Versatile and adaptable, peanut sauce lends itself to a myriad of culinary applications. Used as a dipping sauce, dressing, or marinade its bold complex flavour profile adds depth and character to many dishes.
In the realm of culinary creations, the perfect peanut sauce stands as a testament to the artistry of flavour and the joy of experimentation. With each dollop and drizzle, it invites us on a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds and ignites senses. A simple reminder to take pleasure in savouring every mouthful.
Perfect Peanut Sauce is my Thai neighbour answer to everything. This sauce is a perfect dip for Chicken Satay, fried chicken and raw vegetables and so many other things. It is smooth, tangy, spicy and amazingly tasty all in one little dish. Served as a dip or a sauce it works. Serve the dip in a little dish with satay chicken, bread and salad for a dish with a difference.
Perfect Peanut Sauce
When you having dips, Peanut Sauce is fast, cheap and so very tasty.
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Add to CollectionServings: 4 People
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce garlic
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- In a serving dish, add all of the ingredients together.3 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp chili garlic sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Whisk until fully combined.
- If too thick then add a little water to dilute until its consistency is to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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