The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup, you can also use red onion)
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water

Preparation

Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
Simmer about 5 minutes.
stir in lime juice.
This can be served hot or at room temperature.
Enjoy!