Indonesian-Style Peanut Sauce

This Indonesian-Style Peanut Sauce, a staple of Southeast Asian cuisine, is inspired by the recipe of Tokusen's co-founder's Indonesian mother.

It is the perfect sauce for Gado-Gado, the Indonesian salad showcased in the photo above, satay skewers, spring rolls and dumplings.

INGREDIENTS

2 cloves	Garlic
1	Shallot
1 teaspoon	Grated ginger
1 teaspoon	Vegetable oil of your choice
1 3/4 cup	Water*
1 cup	Natural peanut butter of your choice, without additives
2 tablespoons	Kecap Manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
2 tablespoons	Thick soy sauce - Tamari
1 tablespoon	Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon	Sugar of your choice
1 teaspoon	Lime juice or tamarind paste

*Substitute: use coconut milk instead of water

PREPARATION

Chop the garlic and shallot, and grate the ginger.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the ginger, garlic and shallot. When the ingredients begin to caramelize, deglaze with water*.
Bring the liquid to a boil and add the peanut butter. Stir until a smooth, creamy consistency is obtained. If the oil separates from the mixture, add water and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add Kecap Manis, the thick soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sugar and lime juice or tamarind paste and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Selamat makan!

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