Thai Peanut Sauce for Satay Chicken, Shrimp or Beef

Submitted by pink cook

"This is another good sauce from a Bon Appétit Magazine to serve with chicken satay, shrimp or beef. Enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (can use reduced-fat)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, plus 1 teaspoon
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped and peeled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, crushed (optional for some spicy flavor)

directions

1. Place peanut butter in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually mix in chicken broth.
2. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir over medium heat until smooth and thick, about 6 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
3. Before serving, stir over medium heat until hot, thinning with water if necessary. Pour sauce into bowl and garnish with lime peel, if like.