Best 6 Satay Kuah Sauce Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Satay kuah sauce, also known as spicy peanut sauce, is a popular condiment or dipping sauce that originated in Indonesia. It is commonly served with satay, a dish of grilled or roasted meat skewers, but can also be used as a sauce for various other dishes, such as rice, noodles, and vegetables. This rich and flavorful sauce typically consists of a blend of roasted peanuts, coconut milk, spices, and herbs. Its spicy and nutty flavor profile makes it a versatile sauce that can add a kick of heat and a creamy texture to many dishes. In this article, we will explore the art of making satay kuah sauce, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips to create the perfect spicy peanut sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and take your culinary creations to the next level.

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CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Marinating the chicken with ginger, fish sauce, lime and lemongrass adds a big boost of flavor without fat. The peanut sauce gets madeover with some light coconut milk and reduced fat peanut butter. A crunchy slaw brings it all together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h33m

Yield 6 servings, about 24 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 small Napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
6 ounces snap peas, shredded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Spicy Peanut Sauce for serving, recipe follows
3 tablespoons reduced-fat smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar

Steps:

  • Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, agave, soy sauce, ginger, chili flakes and garlic (makes 3/4 cup). Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow baking dish; reserve the remaining 1/4 cup. Thinly slice chicken crosswise, with your knife slightly on the diagonal. Add the chicken to the marinade in the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Strain reserved marinade into a large bowl; whisk with the vegetable oil. Add the shredded cabbage, snap peas and cilantro; cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; soak about 24 skewers in water for 20 minutes. Thread chicken onto skewers. Lightly oil grill grates; sear or grill chicken in batches until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toss slaw; serve with chicken and Spicy Peanut Sauce, if desired.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water; whisk until smooth.

SPICY THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This peanut sauce is very flavorful, with lemon, ginger, and quite a bit of heat. It's good with satays, stir-frys, rice bowls, or good as a dip. Don't be afraid to add more or less of the spices, just add to taste! Store in the fridge up to one week.

Provided by Genevieve

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup hot water
¼ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Thai-style sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add hot water, peanut butter, and lemon juice to the saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook sauce at a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 128.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SATAY KUAH SAUCE (SPICY PEANUT SAUCE)



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Make and share this Satay Kuah Sauce (Spicy Peanut Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyBunny

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 stalks lemongrass
6 shallots, peeled
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste
2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Peel coarse outer layer from lemon grass, and remove tough tops. (Save these for a soup stock if desired).
  • Chop tender stalks into 1 inch lengths.
  • Place in workbowl of food processor with shallots, garlic, coriander, hot chilli sauce, cumin seeds and turmeric.
  • Whirl to a fine paste, adding water if needed.
  • In a large frying pan over medium setting , heat oil, add lemon grass paste and dried shrimp paste, stirring and frying for about 4 minutes or until mixture emits a wonderously aromatic perfume.
  • Stir in about half the coconut milk and continue cooking, stirring almost constantly, for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining coconut milk, sweeten with sugar and season with salt.
  • Blend in peanuts.
  • Taste at this point to adjust sweetening, salt, and chilli.
  • Thin with more coconut milk or water if desire.

SATAY PEANUT SAUCE



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While most Western versions of satay sauce are made with peanut butter, our Thai version starts with real peanuts-and you'll taste the difference.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Snack     Entree     Side Dish     Condiment     Sauce     Ingredient

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh dry roasted peanuts (unsalted)
1/3 cup water
1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce)
1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste (or 1/2 tablespoon lime juice)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce; more or less, to taste)
1/3 cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Blend or process until the sauce is smooth. If you prefer a runnier peanut sauce, add a little more water or coconut milk. Taste and then adjust as needed.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with chicken, pork, beef, or vegetarian satay, or your favorite recipe. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 502 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 1 bowl (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN SATAY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Satay With Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by abloom69

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 50 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot sauce
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sambal oelek, to taste (chili paste with garlic)
1/3-1/2 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into chunks if thighs strips if breasts.
  • Combine with remaining ingredients and leave to marinate in refrigerator anywhere from 1-12 hours.
  • Satay Sauce- Heat oils in small saucepan, add onion, garlic, ginger and saute over med heat until softened.
  • Add vinegar, sugar and continue to cook until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Can also be put in a food processor for a completely smooth sauce.
  • To Serve- Preheat oven to 375.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers and arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 5- 10 minutes or until just cooked.
  • Serve with Satay Sauce.
  • Substitute Beef, lamb, shrimp, pork or scallops.
  • If Sauce gets to thick if made in advance thin with hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 180.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Flavorful Thai-style chicken skewers are topped with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Serve with white rice for a complete meal!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
8 skewers
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and granulated garlic in a bowl; add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken skewers in hot oil until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Bring 3/4 cup coconut milk to a simmer in small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir 1 tablespoon curry powder into the coconut milk and simmer for 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce; simmer for 1 minute. Serve dipping sauce with chicken skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 655.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips for Making the Best Satay Kuah Sauce:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
  • Toast the peanuts before using them. This will bring out their flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other spices, herbs, or vegetables to taste.
  • Make sure to simmer the sauce for long enough. This will allow the flavors to develop and blend together.
  • Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It can be used as a dipping sauce for satay, or as a marinade for chicken, pork, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Satay kuah sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, give satay kuah sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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