Nam Jim Satay Peanut Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• If you wish use peanut butter rather than fresh peanuts.
• First grind or crush the peanuts to a fairly fine powder.
• Then combine them with the remaining ingredients (except the lime juice), to form a smooth sauce.
• If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a little chicken stock.
• Now add the lime juice, tasting as you progress to check the balance of flavors is correct.
• Note use red curry paste with beef or pork satay, massaman (as above) with chicken.
• If you are doing shrimp satay then use half the quantity of massaman paste.

Steps:

• Add Coconut MILK to a medium size sauce pan warm at a medium heat. As it begins to heat, incorporate the Red Curry paste and blend.
• Allow mix to heat until you see the oil from the paste begin to surface (about 8-10 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients and continue blending until smooth.
• Reduce heat allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Serve in a small bowl or small plate with your Satay Appetizers.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil registers 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer, carefully lower in the peanuts and fry until they turn a rich caramel brown. Remove with a strainer and transfer to paper towels to drain and cool.
• Transfer the cooled peanuts to a mortar and lightly crush them with a pestle to a coarse texture; set aside. Combine the red curry paste and 1/4 cup (65 grams) of the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates and the mixture becomes fragrant-be careful not to let it scorch. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups (325 grams) coconut milk, the measured salt, water, brown sugar, and crushed peanuts. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour to cool and allow the peanuts to hydrate.
• Transfer to a blender and puree until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt as needed.