Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce try 1/2 teasp first
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in saucepan over moderate heat. Add curry paste and turmeric and stir often until mixture sizzles, about 1 minute. Add peanut butter, coconut milk, water, fish sauce, lemon juice and reduce the heat to low. Stirring constantly with a whisk, cook for 3 minutes. When mixture begins to bubble, remove from het, and continue to stir. If sauce is too thick, thin with water. Taste and adjust seasoning to an interesting balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.

Notes
Serving Ideas:Original serves 6 about 1 1/2 cups.


Categories
Salad DressingsAppetizer, hot
Keywords
Salad DressingsAppetizer, hot
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