Name: Malaysian Satay Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300 g peanuts; 4 lemongrass stalk(s); 3 cm galangal; 3 garlic clove(s); 8 chilli peppers (dried); 2 shallot(s); 3 tbsp oil; 400 ml water; 0.25 tsp salt; 60 g palm sugar (gula melaka); 1 tsp tamarind paste

Satay peanut sauce is a dipping sauce usually served with grilled skewered meat or compressed rice known as 'nasi impit' in the Malay language. This authentic savoury peanut sauce is sweetened with palm sugar and has a very subtle hint of sourness.

Satay sauce which is also called peanut sauce is a popular dip or gravy known worldwide. Often accompanied with grilled skewered meat (satay), the very mildly spicy yet sweet sauce with a subtle hint of sourness goes really well with skewered meat. Due to the freshly pounded peanuts in the sauce, it easily coats the marinated grilled meat. This delicious satay sauce cannot be compared with peanut sauces which uses peanut butter. The best satay peanut sauce must have a good balance of all the flavours namely sweetness, spiciness, sourness and savouriness to tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe has been tried and tested numerous times by viewers with very positive feedback.

Difference in Malaysian satay sauce

Since satay is available in many Southeast Asian countries, it is understandable that there are many variations of satay and peanut sauce. However, Malaysian satay sauce does not contain coconut milk or ingredients such as soy sauce or fish sauce.

Tips to remove the skin of peanuts

As shown in the video, the peanuts are soaked in water to soften its skin. That way, it would be easier to remove the skin. You can also fry the peanuts in oil. After that, wrap the peanuts with a clean kitchen towel and rub them among each other. The skin will fall off during the process. To save the hassle, roasted peanuts without skin can also be used.

Should I increase the amount to make more?

Yes! Just be mindful to constantly stir the sauce especially if you plan to double or triple the amount of ingredients. This is to prevent the sauce from being burned. Having the right proportion of ingredients would ensure a truly amazing and delicious peanut sauce.

How to store satay sauce?

Satay sauce can be made in advanced and kept refrigerated for up to 5 days. Otherwise, store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw the peanut sauce before using. You can either steam or microwave it shortly before serving.

This peanut sauce is certified delicious and is a must-try. My friends renamed this recipe, “Grace’s awesome peanut sauce” because of its delectable taste and has given it a two thumbs up! Give it a shot and tell me what you think.