Spicy Indonesian Peanut Dip Recipes

SPICY PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, ginger and garlic; sauté until shallot is tender, about 3 minutes. Add curry powder and crushed red pepper. Stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Stir in 1 cup broth, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; whisk to blend. Simmer until mixture thickens, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and cool, whisking occasionally. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Thin dip with more broth by tablespoonfuls if needed. Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.

SPICY PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium. Add oil hot (it should glisten). Add red curry paste and cook for a few minutes, until nice and aromatic. This is called "blooming" the spices in the paste and will make them more flavorful. Stir so that the paste does not stick for about 3 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and bring mixture to a simmer. Let reduce over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, and grated ginger. Add salt to taste, 1/2 - 2 tsp. Let cool in the fridge (or freezer if you're in a rush) until mixture thickens. To serve, top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Plate with fresh vegetables and chips! Dip can be stored in the fridge for 4 days in a sealed container. Best served cold.

SPICY PEANUT-COCONUT DIP

Steps:

• Puree 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon each sambal oelek (Asian chili sauce), rice vinegar and honey, 2 teaspoons grated ginger and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and top with chopped peanuts and cilantro; serve with cucumber and carrot sticks.

SAUS KACANG (INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large wok or and set over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add the peanuts and stir and cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Toss them continuously so they cook evenly without burning.
• Scoop up the peanuts with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to cool. Remove any burnt peanuts, they will taste bitter.
• When the peanuts are cool enough to handle, grind them in a small food processor or pulverize them with a mortar and pestle until they have the texture of coarse sand.
• Mix the water together with the lime leaves, tamarind, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then adjust the heat until it is bubbling gently. Simmer for about 5 minutes, breaking up the tamarind pulp.
• Remove the lime leaves and any chunks of tamarind pulp with a slotted spoon. Add the ground peanuts and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat and simmer gently until thick and creamy like gravy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the sauce doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sambal oelek and Thai chilies (if using). Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, making sure the acidity of the tamarind or lime sings through.
• Serve the peanut sauce with vegetables or as a dipping sauce for grilled kebabs.

THE BEST INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
• Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
• Simmer about 5 minutes.
• stir in lime juice.
• This can be served hot or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!

SPICY THAI PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the peanut butter, vegetable broth and soy sauce until smooth.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Dip away.

THAI PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• Stir together peanut butter, garlic, brown sugar, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

PEANUT CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, thoroughly blend peanut butter, peanut oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Mix in garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Process until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.