Peanut Sauce

joycooking's Note:

After trying all kinds of recipes for a basic sauce, this is my own version. My boys will eat almost any veggie stir-fried or blanched and served with this sauce! I use a coffee grinder set aside especially for nuts. You can use a blender or handheld nut chopper. It has a great texture smooth or chunky. I like to offer chopped cilantro and lime zest or juice when dishing up the veggies, meat or noodles and sauce.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¾ cup unsalted peanuts
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1⁄8; cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger , finely grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1⁄8; teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

Directions:

1. Chop nuts very fine.
2. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan.
3. Simmer on low about 5minutes, stirring frequently.