If you are a fan of Asian food then you must have tasted Thai peanut sauce which is served with a lot of Thai and Indonesian savory dishes. Today I am sharing the recipe of this vegan Asian sauce which is very flavorful and delicious. Though it’s also easily available in the market, once you learn how to make Thai peanut sauce from scratch at home in just 5 minutes, you will never use the store bought sauce again.
Origin of this sauce
Though most of us call this peanut dipping sauce Thai peanut sauce, its origin is in Indonesia not Thailand. That doesn’t mean it’s not eaten in Thailand. You will find this peanut sauce served with almost every Indonesian and Thai savory dish.
What is Thai peanut sauce made of?
Only the following basic ingredients are used to make this simple peanut dipping sauce:
Is peanut sauce the same as satay sauce?
Yes, this Thai peanut sauce and the satay sauce which is served with satays in many Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia are the same. As you would have already guessed it’s called satay sauce just because it’s served with satay.
How to use?
This Thai peanut dipping sauce can be used in a lot of different ways, some of which I am sharing below:
How to adjust the consistency of sauce?
Different people have different consistency preferences for Thai peanut sauce. The consistency also depends upon what exactly you are planning to use it for. You can follow the following two ways to adjust the consistency:
To thicken the sauce either add more peanut butter or put the peanut sauce in a pan and simmer for a few minutes on low flame.To make it thinner, just add more warm water.
How to store?
Store this peanut dipping sauce in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. It will be fine for a week. However, it thickens when kept in the fridge. So, before serving either microwave it for around 30 seconds or add some hot water to get the desired consistency. This sauce can also be frozen for 3-4 months in air-tight containers. Again, when you want to enjoy it microwave for 1-2 minutes and adjust the consistency by adding warm water. You can also season it again for a fresher and stronger taste.
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