Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup coconut milk
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¼ cup creamy, natural-style peanut butter (just peanuts and salt)
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½ cup water
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2 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 kaffir lime leaf, rib removed, leaf chopped
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1 small Thai red pepper, stemmed, ribbed, and seeded (use disposable gloves)
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2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste (or ready-made)
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2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon fish sauce, optional
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finely grated zest of 1 large lime
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
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