Katjang Sauce (spicy Peanut Sauce)

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or 1/4 cup scallion ( part only)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup shelled peanuts, finely ground in an electric blender or food processor
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped hot chili peppers or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a heavy skillet and cook the shallots and garlic 3 to 4 minutes, until they are soft and transparent but not brown.
• 2 add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 3 add the ground peanuts, soy sauce, molasses, lime juice, ginger, and chilies or cayenne.
• 4 reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 allow to cool slightly before serving with chicken satay or satay ayam (see my recipe posted on this site).