the best thai curry peanut sauce
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The Best Thai Curry-Peanut Sauce
A luscious Thai-inspired peanut sauce with rich curry spices, creamy coconut milk, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle over grilled meats and veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the aroma of the garlic has mellowed, about 1 minute.
- Add the red curry paste, and stir for 1 minute more. Whisk in the peanut butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, fish sauce, sesame oil, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
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