THAI PEANUT SAUCE/DIP

While most Western versions of peanut sauce are made with peanut butter, this Thai peanut sauce recipe starts with real peanuts - and you'll taste the difference! At the same time, it's super easy and quick to make. This peanut sauce can be used for a variety of purposes, from a dip for veggies to a sauce for chicken or beef satay. Or use it to make a yummy cold noodle salad. A very easy and delicious peanut sauce recipe!

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 clove garlic, minced
 tsp. of fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. curry red chili sauce (more or less to taste)
A squeeze of fresh lime juice (about 1 tsp.)

PREPARATION: Using a mortar and pestle crush peanuts. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until sauce is smooth. If you prefer a runnier peanut sauce, add a little more coconut milk. Serve with grilled satay of chicken. Do a taste test for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not salty enough, and more chili sauce if not spicy enough. The secret to a successful tempura batter is the ice water.  Just adding cold water from the tap won’t do.