Satay Kajang Malaysia - Peanut Sauce for Satay

Satay is incomplete without the peanut sauce. I know there are plenty of recipe out there using crunchy peanut butter to make an easy version of the peanut sauce. However, if you want the real McCoy, go ahead and give this traditional recipe a go.

Peanut Sauce for Satay


Ingredients
2 cups roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped using a food processor
2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp tamarind juice
1/2 cup sugar
salt
1/3 cup of oil

Spices Ingredients
10 dried hot peppers, seeded and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
10 shallots
1 clove of garlic
1-inch ginger
1-inch galangal
3 Tbsp chopped lemongrass

Directions
Step 1: Process all spices ingredients in a food processor till pulverize.
Step 2: In a wok, add the spices and oil. Turn heat on low and cook till oil separates from the spices mix.
Step 3: Add in coconut milk, water, sugar and tamarind juice. Turn heat up to medium low. Cook sauce till it comes up to a boil. Stir occasionally. Adjust salt to taste.  Serve with satay and condiments.