Peanut sauce is one of my very favorite sauces. The first time I tried it at a Thai restaurant, I was hooked. I love making peanut sauce at home, it’s so easy and makes almost any dish taste better.
I’m sorry for the long delay in posting! School has a way of suddenly becoming ridiculously busy and even though I spend the better part of some class lectures daydreaming about my next post (either that or planning what I’m going to make for dinner), it’s getting harder and harder to actually sit down and write it. But this peanut sauce is so easy and quick that even I had time to make it the other week.
I adapted the recipe from several sources and it makes a thick, delicious, spicy, and savory sauce that’s perfect for adding to a stir-fry, grilled chicken (or probably any meat for that matter), rice, or vegetables. It’s very easy to personalize, you can easily adjust the spiciness. I like making it with crunchy peanut butter because I love the crunchy texture it gives the sauce, but I think it’s work well with creamy peanut butter as well.
P.S. Also, sorry for the lack of picture of the finished sauce, I was so excited to eat it that I forgot to take a picture….oops. And the golden peanut statue is a landmark in the town of Dothan, Alabama. I visited there once when my sister Laura lived in Alabama :)
Peanut Sauce
1/2 cup crunchy or smooth all-natural peanut butter
3 tsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
juice of one small lime
1 1/2 – 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 cloves minced/crushed garlic
1/3 cup water
Whisk all ingredients together in a small sauce pan. Heat on medium until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Can be served hot or cold.
Much Ado About Pie 