Best 12 Coconut Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our delectable Coconut Peanut Sauce recipes. These versatile sauces, a symphony of flavors and textures, are a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines, adding a rich, creamy, and savory depth to a variety of dishes. From the classic Thai Peanut Sauce, a perfect accompaniment to spring rolls, satay, and noodles, to the aromatic Vietnamese Coconut Peanut Sauce, a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, these sauces are a culinary delight. Experiment with the creamy Indonesian Satay Sauce, known for its distinctive roasted peanut flavor, or the flavorful Malaysian Peanut Sauce, a harmonious balance of peanuts, tamarind, and spices. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved sauce, catering to diverse palates and culinary preferences. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse world of Coconut Peanut Sauces!

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COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 large (15 to 20 count) shrimp, peeled, deviened, and butterflied
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 egg whites
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, or 2 1/2 cups shredded fresh coconut
Canola or peanut oil, for frying
Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 2 to 3 anchovies, ground
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cayenne. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. In another bowl, place the coconut. Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Dip into the egg white and then press into the coconut to get full coverage. Try to keep 1 hand dry, this will keep things a little cleaner.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil to 350 degrees F and gently submerge the shrimp, 6 at a time. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove them to a rack to drain. Serve with Peanut Sauce.
  • In a food processor, puree the chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, chopped garlic, and ginger. Add the peanut butter and pulse to combine. Fold in the cilantro and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Bring sauce to room temperature and serve with coconut shrimp.

CHICKEN IN COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE



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My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United States, I made this home-cooked meal for him that combined Asian and American cuisine. He loved it! -Sheila Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, whisk coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, onion, peppers, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings. Add chicken; cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro; if desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SATAY WITH COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Chicken and Shrimp Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 Thai chiles, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 8 cubes
8 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 Thai chiles, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
5 tablespoons peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Fresh Vegetable Salad, recipe follows:
2 cups Napa cabbage, washed and julienned
1 small red pepper, julienned thin
1 small yellow pepper, julienned thin
1 small red onion, julienned thin
1 cup snap peas, julienned thin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, cilantro, orange zest, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, Mirin, salt, pepper, chicken and shrimp. Toss all to coat well. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, to make the coconut peanut sauce: Heat a saucepot over medium heat and add the peanut oil. Add the chiles and garlic and toast until dark brown but not burnt. Add the rice wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the peanut butter and mix well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and shrimp 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the grill. Let the chicken rest for a minute, then assemble the skewers with 2 pieces of chicken and 2 shrimp on each skewer. Serve the skewers over vegetable salad, with a bowl of coconut peanut sauce for dipping.
  • Just before serving, combine the cabbage, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, snap peas, cilantro, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Taste the salad, then season with salt, and pepper, to taste.

VEGAN TOFU BOWLS WITH COCONUT RICE, CUCUMBER SALAD AND PEANUT SAUCE



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This fragrant rice bowl brings the heat! Crispy tofu and a spicy, fresh cucumber salad combined with flavors found throughout Southeast Asia such as basil, mint, cilantro and chile are served on a bed of sweet and fluffy coconut rice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon Thai basil, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon mint, roughly chopped
1 medium Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cups roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Juice of 1 lime
1 Thai chile or 1/2 habanero chile, seeded and minced
Pink Himalayan salt or kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on a bias
1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
Store-bought vegan peanut sauce, for drizzling
Sriracha, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the tofu and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the tofu cubes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, combine the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the agave and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  • Combine the basil, cilantro, mint, cucumber, peanuts, rice vinegar, lime juice and chile in a small bowl. Stir and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook until tender, stirring and flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Divide the rice evenly among bowls, top with the carrots, red cabbage and tofu. Drizzle with the peanut sauce and add a spoonful of the cucumber salad. Drizzle with sriracha and serve.

TILAPIA WITH THAI PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE



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We really enjoyed this simple fish dish. I also think the sauce, which my dh loved, would be wonderful on chicken too! Recipe source: local newspaper

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons thai peanut sauce
1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
4 teaspoons canola oil (or your favorite oil for cooking fish)
1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets
1 (6 ounce) package spinach, washed andstemmed

Steps:

  • In a large measuring cup combine peanut sauce and coconut milk. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet (I used two skillets) heat oil.
  • Add tilapia and cook for 3-5 minutes and then turn fish and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until done.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper and then remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add coconut/peanut sauce mixture and spinach to skillet; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook for 2 minutes or so or until spinach wilts.
  • Spoon sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 122.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 35.4

COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE



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Use this sauce to make our Marinated Tofu with Cold Peanut Noodles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup coconut milk, well shaken
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and sugar in a small food processor or blender; blend until smooth. Serve with noodles, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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This is a little bit of work but it is worth it. This can be served as a main dish or serve it as an appetizer.

Provided by Meryl Hausner

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 large (15-20 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined & butterflied
1/2 c cornstarch
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 egg whites
2 1/2 c sweetened & shredded coconut
canola or peanut oil, for frying
PEANUT SAUCE
1/4 c chicken stock
3 oz coconut milk, unsweetened
1 oz lime juice
1 oz soy sauce
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp ginger,chopped
1/4 c cilantro, fresh & chopped
1 1/2 c peanut butter, creamy

Steps:

  • 1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  • 2. In a small bowl combine cornstarch, salt,pepper & cayenne.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
  • 4. In another bowl, place the coconut.
  • 5. Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch & shake off any excess.
  • 6. Dip into the egg white & then press into the coconut to get full coverage.
  • 7. Try to keep 1 hand dry, this will keep things a little cleaner.
  • 8. In a large pan, heat the oil to 350 an gently submerge the shrimp, 6 at a time.
  • 9. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 10. Remove them to a rack and drain. Serve with peanut sauce.
  • 11. Directions for Peanut Sauce:
  • 12. In a food processor, puree the chicken stock, coconut mik, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, chopped garlic & ginger.
  • 13. Add the peanut butter & pulse to combine.
  • 14. Fold in the cilantro & keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • 15. Bring sauce to room temperature & serve with coconut shrimp.

CHICKEN SATAY W/SPICY COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE



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We just love this dish even more now that I use the Ninja to make it. The chicken is incredibly moist because it's steam cooked instead of baked in oven. Adding the delicious creamy peanut dipping sauce made it heavenly good! It's very easy to make. This recipe is from my Ninja cookbook.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CHICKEN SATAY
16 wooden skewers
cooking spray
1 lb chicken tenderloins, boneless - skinless, cut in half lengthwise
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper (more if you like it spicy)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
salt & ground black pepper
toasted coconut (if desired to sprinkle on skewers before cooking.)
CREAMY COCONUT/PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE
2 Tbsp oil
14 oz can of coconut milk
3 Tbsp peanut butter, creamy
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
3 Tbsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Spray skewers and cooking rack with cooking spray. Thread chicken onto the skewers. I just laid them on the cutting board and pressed the skewer through while laying flat. It seemed to work the best. Once you have them on the skewers mix up your seasonings in a bowl cayenne, ginger, salt & pepper and sprinkle over skewers on both sides.
  • 2. Add oil to your Ninja pot and set to STOVETOP HIGH and add your minced garlic. Cook for a couple minutes till sizzlin' in pot. Stir garlic while cooking. Add in the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir till well combined. Season with salt & pepper.
  • 3. Place the roasting rack down into the Ninja while sauce is still cooking. Set your chicken skewers all on the rack. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Now, set to OVEN to 325 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes till chicken is cooked through. When cooked, remove, cover to keep warm till served. (Both times I made this, it has been 15 minutes for my skewers.)
  • 4. If need be, cook the coconut peanut butter sauce mixture for an addt'l 5 minutes or until desired thickness. Make sure to stir often. Serve skewers with sauce for dipping. We like this as a main dish and serve with a seasoned rice but it would be great as appetizers before a meal as well. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
  • 5. April 17th, 2016 --- Made this for my husband Anthony's birthday dinner tonight and served them over roasted sweet potatoes. The sauce tasted delicious with the potatoes.

THAI CASHEW COCONUT RICE WITH GINGER PEANUT SAUCE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Thai Cashew Coconut Rice with Ginger Peanut Sauce Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by cdboss

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the Coconut Rice:
1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice
1 (15 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
For the Salad:
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 red cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cashews, finely chopped
For the Ginger Peanut Sauce:
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoon sesame oil
Water to thin
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Rinse the dry rice well until the water runs clear. In a medium-sized pot, mix together the rice, coconut milk, garlic, salt, and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the pot reaches a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn off heat and let sit (with lid on) for an additional 10 minutes. As you wait for the rice, make the peanut sauce. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 15 seconds, or until the peanut butter thins. Stir well. Add the ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir again. Thin as desired with water. Fluff the rice and combine it with the chopped vegetables and cashews (I reserve a few whole cashews to garnish with, but it's not necessary). Drizzle with a bit of the Ginger Peanut Sauce and taste-- you most likely will not need to use all of it. Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE (CHICKEN SATAY)



GRILLED COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE (CHICKEN SATAY) image

Categories     Chicken     Appetizer     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Backyard BBQ     Kosher for Passover

Yield 18 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 43

8-10 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped, for garnish
Marinade:
1 14 ounce can coconut milk
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sriracha (thai chilli sauce) could also use sambal oelek/ulek
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
zest and juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of curry spice mix, recipe below
salt to taste, if needed
Peanut Sauce:
1 1/2 cups crunchy all-natural peanut butter (nothing in the ingredients but peanuts and salt) or 2 cups roasted peanuts, crushed
zest and juice of 4 limes, plus more juice if needed
2-3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1/2+ cup dark soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 finely minced garlic cloves
sriracha/sambal oelek to taste (I like mine quite spicy)
2-3 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons curry spice mix, recipe below
coconut milk as needed until desired consistency
Curry spice mix:
makes about 1/4 cup
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
3 dried bay leaves
1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoons ground turmeric
Garam Masala:
makes about 1/3 cup
8-12 green cardamom pods (or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons ground cardamom)
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
25g/1 oz coriander seeds
25g/1 oz cumin seeds
4 short cinnamon sticks
1/4 pod whole nutmeg (or 3/4 t ground)
3 star anise pods

Steps:

  • Marinate the meat pieces for 1-2 days in the fridge. I like to use all thigh meat (because it's juicier and more flavourful) that has been boned and skinned so it's really easy to just put it right into the marinade with no prep. Once ready to cook, preheat your grill. Once hot, scrape off any crud, and oil well. Remove each thigh and cut in half lengthwise. Skewer as many strips you can fit on your skewers (I did 3). Grill until just done on medium-high heat. During the last couple minutes of grilling, sprinkle the chicken with just a little bit of garam masala (recipe below) or the curry spice mixture if you prefer. Once all the chicken is done, place on a large platter, and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro. Serve with the peanut sauce to dip. Peanut sauce: You can make this a few days in advance, or while the chicken is grilling. Mix all ingredients together with a fork and then a whisk until well blended. The liquids are in variable measure because depending on what kind of peanut butter you use, how oily it is, and/or whether you grind your peanuts freshly, the amount you'll need to add in will change. If using peanuts instead of peanut butter, blend 3/4 of your peanuts in a food processor until it turns to peanut butter. Add the remainder of the crushed peanuts, and pulse a few times to mix them in, but retain the crunchy texture. Also depending on how limey and spicy you want it, change the amounts of lime juice and sriracha accordingly. For the spices: Toast the whole spices in a small, DRY sauté pan over low heat until fragrant and warm, you should be able to just smell the spices, but be very careful not to burn them. Grind them in a coffee grinder you dedicate solely to grinding spices. Add in any pre-ground spices and grind to mix in.

COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE SLICED STEAK (LONDON BROIL)



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Creamy, peanutty, coconut curry sauce with slices of thick juicy steak with sharp, crisp green onions on top . London broil is budget friendly and when prepared correctly is very tender. The coconut peanut sauce adds a wonderful exotic sweet-savory flavor kids will love and adults will appreciate. This dish can be made in under 30 minutes and is guaranteed to become a favorite in your home too. Enjoy!

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 6 slices of steak, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 lb) london broil beef
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
olive oil
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
3 tablespoons peanut butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed (about half a lime)
steamed rice, to serve
toasted coconut, and green onions sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Pre-heat grill on high. Rub olive oil over steak and season with kosher salt generously and pepper. Set aside. When grill is ready, grill each side for 5 minutes. With london broil you do not want to cook it over 5 minutes on each side because the steak will toughen. If you prefer a medium or well done steak, I suggest using flank. Remove steak from grill and allow to rest on a plate covered with foil.
  • To make coconut peanut sauce, add coconut milk, brown sugar, curry powder, lime juice, and peanut butter to the sauce pan. Cook on medium heat, continuously stirring until all of the ingredients have completely come together. Turn off heat.
  • Cut steak into thin slices across the grain and arrange beef on a large platter. Pour coconut peanut sauce on top of the slices and garnish with optional toasted coconut and green onions. Serve over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 145.4, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 44.1, Protein 35

COCONUT LIME SHRIMP W/ PEANUT SAUCE



COCONUT LIME SHRIMP W/ PEANUT SAUCE image

Categories     Shellfish     Backyard BBQ

Number Of Ingredients 19

Shrimp:
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)
20 large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
Peanut sauce:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Steps:

  • For peanut sauce: Puree all ingredients in processor until smooth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) For shrimp: Blend first 8 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Transfer marinade to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, turning occasionally. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals. Thread 5 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill until just cooked through, basting with marinade, about 2 minutes per side. Serve shrimp with peanut sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe coconut: Look for coconuts with brown husks and plenty of coconut water inside. Avoid coconuts with green husks or cracks in the shell.
  • Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut adds a deeper flavor to the sauce. You can toast the coconut in a pan over medium heat or in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter makes the sauce smooth and rich. Avoid using crunchy peanut butter or natural peanut butter, as these will make the sauce gritty.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy food, you can add some heat to the sauce with cayenne pepper, chili powder, or Sriracha sauce. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint add a pop of color and flavor to the sauce. Chop the herbs finely before adding them to the sauce.

Conclusion:

This coconut peanut sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used with a variety of dishes. It's perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. The sauce is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give this coconut peanut sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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