Nam Jim Tua (Peanut Sauce)
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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Peanut oil
   1      tablespoon    green onions
     1/2  tablespoon    galangal*
     1/2  tablespoon    lemon grass
     1/2  tablespoon    garlic
     1/2  tablespoon    lime zest
     1/2  tablespoon    cilantro
   1      teaspoon      makrut [fresh lime leaves]
   1      cup           coconut milk
   2      tablespoons   curry powder -- (Thai Red)
     3/4  cup           peanut butter
   2      tablespoons   palm sugar -- (or brown sugar)
   2      tablespoons   tamarind liquid
   2      tablespoons   lime juice
 

Preparation:

*Poor substitute: 1/2 tablespoon ginger plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice. In a food processor, grind green onions, galangal, lemon grass garlic, lime zest, cilantro and makrut. Heat wok. Add peanut oil. When oil is hot, add onion/garlic puree. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add coconut milk, curry powder, peanut butter, palm sugar, tamarind liquid and lime juice and bring to a boil. Cool. Serve at room temperature. Serve with Satay