Peanut Sauce Recipe

By Angela Casley
Viva
Peanut sauce. Picture / Babiche Martens.

PEANUT SAUCE Makes 2 cups

1 cup shelled raw peanuts1 Tbsp oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 red chilli, seeds removed, chopped small1 tsp grated fresh ginger½ tsp turmeric1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander300ml coconut milk1 Tbsp brown sugar1 Tbsp soy sauceSalt to season

1. Whizz peanuts in a food processor until crushed, or crush in a mortar and pestle.

2. Heat oil in a small pot. Add garlic, chilli and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir through the turmeric, cumin and coriander for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Tip in the crushed peanuts, coconut milk, brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened. Season with a little salt.

4. Serve with your favourite kebabs or grilled meats.

5. Store in a jar in the fridge, it will keep for up to two weeks.

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