Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk
- 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons green onion - minced
- 2 teaspoons thai style chile sauce or thai red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar - unseasoned
- 1 teaspoon lime zest - minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro - minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil - minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce 
 
Thick, rich, and delicious, this excellent sauce combines a variety of sweet, spicy, and zesty
Asian flavors, making it an excellent accompaniment for grilled meats or for use as a dipping

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sauce for a variety of foods.
 
Directions

  • Place coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, onion, chile sauce, garlic, vinegar,
    lime zest, cilantro and basil in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring just to a simmer while stirring.
  • Do
    not boil.
  • Continue cooking until sauce thickens - approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, store
    in the refrigerator if not using right away.
  • Reheat before serving.
  • This sauce may be strained after removing it from the heat if desired, but not
    necessary.

Note: Coconut milk can be found in the baking section of most grocery stores.

Pour it into a bowl and stir to blend before using.

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