This is the perfect dipping sauce for Beef Satay!
Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts , chopped
    • Directions
    Heat peanut oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the red curry paste and cook 1 minute more.

    Add peanut butter, coconut milk, vinegar, brown sugar and 1/4 cup warm water. Stir until smooth and cook for 2 minutes or until peanut butter dissolves.

    Pour peanut-butter mixture, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons of the chopped peanuts into a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding more water if necessary.

    Let sauce cool at least 1 hour before serving. When ready to serve, pour sauce into a dip cup or ramekin and garnish with remaining peanuts.
    From the Spring 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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