The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce

This recipe comes from the vegetarian times and is actually a vegan recipe, though i am not either of those things :-). i made this because i just love peanut sauces and this is the best one i have had, not to mention how simple it was to make! I used reduced fat peanut butter and it didn't seem to affect the recipe at all. it will keep up to a week or so in the fridge and personally, i like to either toss it with noodles and chicken or serve it with chicken chunks over brown rice. i don't like things spicy and this was perfect. i also saute the chicken chunks in 1 tsp sesame oil just to enhance the flavor. it makes quite a bit of sauce, i would say it serves 6! enjoy!

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.

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 !.

Ingredients

peanut oil, shallot, garlic clove, red pepper flakes, creamy peanut butter, light coconut milk, low sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, fresh lime juice, water