Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

green onion

chopped

0.33 cup

cilantro

chopped

2 unit

jalapeno peppers

stemmed, seeded, chopped

2 tsp

garlic

minced

1 tsp

ginger

minced

12 unit

peanut butter

smooth

2 tbsp

sesame oil

0.33 cup

fish sauce

1 tbsp

lime juice

fresh

14 unit

coconut milk

2 tbsp

hoisin sauce

1 dash

hot sauce

Step 1
~2 min

Combine green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, and ginger in a food processor.

Step 2
~2 min

Blend on high speed for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Add peanut butter and sesame oil.

Step 4
~2 min

Blend for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides.

Step 5
~2 min

Add fish sauce and lime juice.

Step 6
~2 min

Process to blend.

Step 7
~2 min

Add coconut milk and hoisin sauce.

Step 8
~2 min

Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 9
~2 min

Add hot sauce to taste, if desired.

Step 10
~2 min

Drizzle over chicken satays.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve additional sauce in a bowl on the side for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jalapeno peppers based on your spice preference.

For a thinner sauce, add a little water or more coconut milk.

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 week in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with grilled chicken satays.

Serve with vegetable skewers.

Serve as a dip for rice paper rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken Satays
Vegetable Skewers
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in various Southeast Asian cuisines as a dipping sauce and marinade.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Barbecues
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

party
barbecue
appetizer
snack

Popularity Score

78/100

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