Szechwan Peanut Sauce Recipes

SZECHUAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except for sugar, together in a bowl. Taste and add sugar based on your preferences - peanut butter varies greatly in sweetness, so you'll need to make adjustments based on that.
• Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week!

SZECHWAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mince garlic and cilantro in food processor, scraping until fine.
• Put in stainless bowl Mix in remainder of ingredients.
• Let sit for 1 hour at room temperature tightly covered.

SPICY SZECHUAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
• Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (keeps 1 week, chilled; or distribute among 3 small containers and freeze what you don’t want to use within a week).
• To use: Boil 1 lb Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dente.
• Toss with ¾ cup of sauce (or more to taste), finely chopped scallions and chopped peanuts.
• Note: In the winter, I eat these noodles hot.
• In summer I rinse under cold water, cool and drain and serve them as a spicy noodle salad, often adding shredded bok choy, carrots, snowpeas, lots more of the peanut sauce, etc.

BEEF SATE WITH SPICY SZECHWAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the steak into 24 (3 by 1-inch) strips, each weighing about 1/2-ounce. Using skewers, stick a skewer into each strip lengthwise and arrange on a large platter or baking pan. Refrigerate until needed.
• Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and pour over the meat, turning to coat all sides. Let marinate, un-refrigerated, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat the grill or broiler.
• Prepare the sauce: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the garlic and green onion and saute over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, soy sauce, and chile flakes and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer. Strain into a clean pan and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Keep warm.
• Arrange the skewers of steak on the grill or under the broiler, being careful that the bare ends of the skewers are not directly over or under the flame. Grill or broil until medium rare, about 30 to 40 seconds per side.
• Pour the sauce into a small bowl and set in the center of a large serving platter. Arrange the skewers around the bowl and serve immediately.
• **You can also use chicken or lamb for the skewers.

SPICY SICHUAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients with salt to taste until smooth. Transfer sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Peanut sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.
• To use peanut sauce:
• Boil 1 pound Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dents and drain in a colander. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool and drain. Toss noodles with about 3/4 cup sauce and finely chopped scallion to taste. Serves 4 to 6.

BEST PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce and garlic until well mixed. Gradually stir in water until texture is smooth and creamy.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup vegetable broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili-garlic sauce and minced garlic in medium bowl to blend well (sauce will be thick). Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, about 6 minutes. Drain. Rinse noodles under cold water and cool. Cut noodles into 4- to 5-inch lengths. Transfer noodles to very large bowl. Toss with oil to coat.
• Cut bok choy, peppers, carrots and onions into matchstick-size strips. (Sauce, noodles and vegetables can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring sauce to room temperature before continuing, thinning with additional broth if necessary.)
• Add shredded cabbage and vegetable strips to noodles. Toss with enough peanut sauce to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

QUICK SZECHWAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together olive oil, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic. Mix in sugar, ketchup, and vinegar.