Description
This creamy and flavorful Peanut Sauce recipe combines garlic, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, and creamy peanut butter to create a rich and versatile sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling, or mixing into your favorite dishes. It has a smooth texture with a balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an excellent accompaniment to Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (double concentrated)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Fry the minced garlic for a few minutes, stirring often, until it begins to turn golden and fragrant.
- Cook the tomato paste: Add the double concentrated tomato paste to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow the tomato paste to sizzle but be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add liquids and sauces: Pour in the water, granulated sugar, hoisin sauce, and creamy peanut butter. Increase the heat to high, stirring constantly until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Let the mixture bubble vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce gently for 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Season and cool: Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. The sauce can be served chilled, warm, or at room temperature and will keep for several days when refrigerated.
Notes
- Use peanut oil for a richer nutty flavor or vegetable oil as a neutral alternative.
- The sugar balances the acidity of the tomato paste and enhances the overall flavor.
- Hoisin sauce adds a sweet and savory depth, but can be adjusted according to taste.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so adjust consistency with a little water if needed after refrigeration.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
