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Sate Sauce

15 minutes

Requirements

• 200 ml water
• 150 g smooth peanut butter (unsweetened if possible)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
• 1 tbsp ketjap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
• 1 tsp sambal oelek (for mild spice, adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• Optional (for extra flavor):
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• A dash of coconut milk for extra creaminess

Instructions

1. Heat water: In a small saucepan, heat the water over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling.
2. Mix ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter until it starts to blend with the water and becomes smooth.
3. Add seasonings: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, ketjap manis, sambal oelek, curry powder, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
4. Simmer and adjust: Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice to taste for a hint of acidity. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or coconut milk.
5. Taste and adjust: Adjust with salt or extra sambal if you prefer more spice.
6. Serve: Pour over fries, meat skewers, or veggies and enjoy the snack-bar experience!