Vegan Satay Sauce
Quantity: 250ml of sauce
Ingredients:
1 Big red chilli
1 teaspoon Ginger puree
1teaspoon Lemon grass puree
3 teaspoon Rapeseed Oil
2/3 teaspoon Lime peel – finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Ground coriander seeds
1/4teaspoon Salt
1/4teaspoon Ground pepper
50 gram Red onion – chunkily chopped
1 small handful Fresh coriander leaves
70 gram Salted peanuts
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
200 millilitre Thai coconut milk
-Blend the salted peanuts in an electric blender, set aside.
-Blend red chilli, ginger puree, lemongrass puree, lime peel, ground cumin, coriander seeds, salt, red onion, ground pepper, coriander, 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil in an electric blender.
-Gently fry the curry paste and 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil in a small frying pan for approx 3-5 minutes.
-Add the coconut milk and bring it to a boil.
-Season with the brown sugar and soy sauce, simmer for 15 minutes.
-Lastly, add the chopped peanuts and fold all the ingredients together. Remove from the heat and leave it to cool.
Tips:
-Use an electric handheld blender to create a smoother paste if you would prefer a velvety and creamy sauce. Thai satay has got a smooth consistency.
-Satay sauce is such a versatile condiment. It can be eaten as a dipping sauce, spreading or put it in a stir-fry.
-You can serve Satay Sauce with grilled vegetables, grilled /fried tofu but believe or not Thais serve it with toast! Happy Cooking!