A creamy blend of peanut butter, coconut milk, lime, and spices, perfect for drizzling over grilled dishes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Base
01 - ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, unsweetened and unsalted
02 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
→ Seasonings
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approx. 1 lime)
05 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar or palm sugar
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Optional
11 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional for non-vegetarian version
12 - 2 tablespoons water, for thinning as needed
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Incorporate soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, chili flakes, and salt. Stir well to blend flavors evenly.
03 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy texture.
04 - Taste and fine-tune seasoning by adding more lime juice for brightness, more sugar for sweetness, or additional chili flakes for heat according to preference.
05 - Whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to achieve desired consistency if a thinner sauce is preferred.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce if using to enhance umami depth.
07 - Allow sauce to cool slightly before serving as a dip or drizzling over grilled meats, tofu, vegetables, or skewers.
