Asian style Peanut Satay Sauce used as accompaniment to finger food, meats, salads, stir fries and rice.

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped – deseed to reduce heat
• 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kecap manis
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter, crunchy
• 1 x 400ml coconut milk

Method

1. Heat oil in wok and fry garlic, onion and chili over moderate heat until onion is soft.
2. Add sugar and stir until slightly caramelized. Add soy sauce and peanut butter and stir through.
3. Add little coconut milk at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.
4. Tastes best served immediately but also refrigerates and re-heats well.