Indonesian Peanut Sauce

A Balinese recipe modified to use ingredients readily available in the West.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup chunky peanut butter
• 3  cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 -5  hot chili peppers, chopped
• 2  inches  fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 4  cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 -3  tablespoons soy sauce, to taste
• 1  tablespoon molasses
• 2  teaspoons fresh lime juice, to taste

Directions

1. Puree peanut butter, garlic, chille peppers, ginger root, and brown sugar in food processor.
2. Transfer mixture to heavy saucepan.
3. Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce and molasses.
4. Gently simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thick and full flavored, about 30 minutes, stirring often.
5. Let sauce cool to room temperature.
6. Correct seasoning, adding soy sauce or lime juice to taste.