A simple restaurant-style peanut sauce you can’t believe you can quickly make it yourself

The famous Thai sauce that goes with Satay(herbal marinated meat on skewers)

Watch the short clip on how it’s easily made (1 min)

I can literally say peanut sauce that is sold in every Thai restaurant is crazy easy and more savory yummy rather than Thailand. Yes, I am sure for that and today we’re going to make this simple restaurant-style peanut sauce in YOUR kitchen.

And hey, don’t bother takeouts anymore because I copy the recipe from several restaurants I’ve worked and develop it even better!

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How To Make It

1. Fry the chili paste to fragrant

Heat the pan to medium-high, add coconut oil, red curry paste(affiliate), massaman paste(affiliate), then break up and smell it.

I use Mae Anong both red curry paste and massaman. They’re aromatic and consistency. 

Did you know? In Thailand’s food stall, Moo Satay—spiced coconut-milk marinated pork in skewers—is the only food that goes with the peanut sauce and cucumber salad.

2. Add Coconut Cream, water and season it

After the chili paste is well-blended and Aroy-D coconut cream(affiliate) and dilutes with water, then simmer until it cracked(the oil floats to the surface). This will make its texture smooth and give out an aroma of the coconut cream.

Season with brown sugar, salt, and tamarind paste. Balance 3 tastes equal (or as you prefer), and stir until it all dissolves. Turn the heat down to low.

3. Add unsalted peanut butter

You might want to low the heat or turn off because it will burn and smoky. Add this slowly until it reaches the thickness that you desire(I use one cup and the result is thickly running)

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My Story: Peanut sauce is widely a representative of Thai food. So, I have surveyed on what customers eat it with and it surprises me!

1. They pour it on top of Pad Thai. Woh! I love this idea as I see on the menu at Cheesecake factory,” Thai Peanut Sauce Pasta”,(it’s already gone. Sorry, if I miss the name) It turns out super good. The creamy, peanutty, fresh bean sprout, sticky rice noodle, and crushed peanut on top are absolutely a superb combination.
2. Salad Rolls. This makes the vegetables more edible!
3. Chicken Satay. A common sauce that comes with it just like Moo Satay(Pork Satay)
4. Fried Tofu. Just try!
5. As a salad dressing. Diversify your salad dressing with peanut sauce. Yummy and healthy.
6. Jasmine rice topping. simple but delicious. Kids love this

Conclusion

If you want to grab a to-go peanut sauce at your nearest Thai restaurant, it’s ok. But think how much it costs you when you can easily create your own. 

I encourage you to make it yourself and save in a sealed container and enjoy it with anything anytime(up to 2 weeks in the fridge). Fresh and Healthy with your choice of peanut butter you choose.

Please comment below if you plan to make one. Tell us what brands of chili paste you choose and what the best selection of the peanut butter