Description
Malaysian satay sauce brings rich, complex flavors from southeast Asian culinary traditions. Tangy peanut blends with aromatic spices create an irresistible companion for grilled meats that transport you directly to street market delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (400 milliliters/13.5 fluid ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Aromatics:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Water (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and gather all ingredients: peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes.
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in the saucepan, creating a cohesive base mixture.
- Place the saucepan on low heat, stirring continuously until the ingredients meld together smoothly and create a uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce coconut milk into the mixture, whisking gently to ensure complete integration and a silky texture.
- Incorporate fish sauce into the simmering sauce, allowing the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Maintain low heat and let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and promote even thickening.
- After 5-10 minutes, assess the sauce’s consistency, adding small amounts of water if it appears too dense or concentrated.
- Conduct a final taste test, carefully adjusting seasonings by adding more chili flakes for heat, lime juice for brightness, or brown sugar for enhanced sweetness.
- Remove from heat and serve the satay sauce warm, ready to complement grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting chili flakes to match your spice tolerance.
- Achieve the perfect sauce consistency by gradually adding water if it becomes too thick.
- Balance flavors through careful tasting and seasoning with additional lime juice, sugar, or chili.
- Use low heat to prevent burning and ensure smooth, even sauce integration.
- Coconut milk transforms the sauce, creating a creamy, subtly sweet flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 476 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 879 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg