How to Make Peanut-Tamarind Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of Thai cuisine, you’ve likely encountered the tantalizing combination of peanuts and tamarind in the form of a creamy, tangy sauce. This Peanut-Tamarind Sauce is a versatile and flavorful addition to a variety of dishes, from satay to noodles to grilled meats. Not only does it pack a punch in the flavor department, but it’s also incredibly easy to make at home.

The base of this sauce is rich and creamy peanut butter, which provides a smooth and nutty undertone to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 small fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 4 teaspoons coconut cream concentrate
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Whisk together the chicken stock, peanut butter, tamarind, chile pepper, ginger, garlic, hoisin, fish sauce, coconut cream, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 410mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 162mg