Thai Style Peanut Sauce - Kikkoman Home Cooks (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between satay sauce and peanut sauce? ›

Although commonly associated with Thai cuisine, peanut sauce actually originated in Indonesia (source). What Americans know as peanut sauce is more commonly referred to as satay sauce (or bumbu kacang) in Indonesia, because it's most often served with the popular Indonesian dish, satay (skewered, grilled meats).

Simply keep it in a cool, dark place. Generally, an unopened bottle of peanut sauce will last about a year if it's stored correctly. While it's a good idea to keep the “use by” date in mind, it's usually just fine for a few months after that date. Once the bottle is opened, you'll need to keep it in the refrigerator.

Mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic in a medium serving bowl until well combined. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

For the freshest tasting sauce, we recommend using the sauces within one month of opening. How long will Kikkoman sauces keep after opening? For the best quality, we recommend using the sauces within one month of opening. Is there an allergen list for Kikkoman products?

As a dip: Serve satay sauce as a dip for raw or grilled vegetables, chicken skewers, tofu, shrimp or spring rolls. As a marinade: Use the satay sauce as a marinade for meat, chicken or tofu before cooking. Let marinate for at least an hour or overnight for a more intense flavor.

If the sauce too thick for your purposes, simply thin it out with some additional water or coconut milk or lime juice.

Nutritionally, studies have found that eating peanuts or peanut butter has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. They're also an inexpensive protein and healthy fat source. This peanut sauce has a nice kick to it with the Sriracha, which is a chili sauce.

Why is my peanut sauce lumpy? If your ingredients aren't all the same temperature, your sauce and get lumpy. To prevent this you can gently warm the ingredients in a glass mixing bowl then whisk to combine.

Does peanut sauce taste like peanut butter? ›

It has an amazing creamy texture, with a nutty, bright, and spicy flavor from peanut butter, lime, and sriracha.

How long does Tom Yum paste last? It can last for a week in the fridge, and up to 6 months in the freezer.

Satay sauce, also known as Peanut Sauce, Bumbu Kacang or Sambal Kacang is an Indonesian sauce made from ground roasted or fried peanuts, widely used in cuisines worldwide.

In a small saucepan mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, chilli flakes, fish sauce, coconut milk, light brown sugar and ground coriander whilst heating over a medium heat. It will thicken as it approaches boiling point. Turn off the heat just before it comes to the boil and stir in fresh lime juice.

Satay sauce is a slightly spicy peanut sauce. While it's popularly associated with Thai cuisine, it's enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia and has Indonesian roots. It's best known as the sauce for satay, a tasty appetizer of marinated meat (often chicken, pork, or beef) grilled on a skewer.

Indonesian satay is often served with peanut sauce, and is often accompanied with lontong or ketupat, both of which are similar types of rice cake, though the diversity of the country has produced a wide variety of satay recipes.