How to Cook Peanut Sauce

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If making the sauce with whole peanuts

   If you feel extravagant, you may deep fry them as this does add a richer caramelized flavour. , Some texture left is desirable but it varies to taste. , Add the crushed peanuts (or peanut butter) then the water and stir well, bringing to a boil.
   
   The peanut sauce may thicken and take a rather waxy appearance when cooking, this is fine. , Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. ,
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   Step 2: warm a pan or skillet on medium heat and add the peanuts - no extra oil required

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   Step 3: but you may add 1 tsp of peanut oil.

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   Step 4: ]]Fry the peanuts until golden stirring constantly which toasts them evenly and prevents them burning.

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   Step 5: Crush the nuts in a mortar and pestle

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   Step 6: or a food processor until fairly smooth.

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   Step 7: In the same pan

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   Step 8: add a little oil and fry the garlic

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   Step 9: onion and chilli.

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    Step 10: Add the lime juice

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    Step 11: sugar and coconut cream.

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    Step 12: Season to your taste prior to serving - its unlikely it will need any getting salty from the soy

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    Step 13: spice from the chilli

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    Step 14: sourness from the lime and sweetness from the sugar.

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