Classic Thai Peanut Sauce

This came from my 101 Deep Fryer Recipes cookbook, as a dipping sauce for some kind of Thai meat fritter. The fritter didn't look too appetizing but this sauce is really good and quite simple to make. Yields about 1 cup of sauce. And this delightful sauce is vegan!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 cup  roasted shelled peanuts (I used Planters salted right from the can)
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded coconut
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  red cayenne
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Put all in the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blend until almost smooth.
2. Pour into a small saucepan, cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. (about 10 min) May be served warm or cold.