If you love satay sauce but have never tried making it at home, this recipe will be a game changer. This Thai peanut satay sauce is creamy, flavour-packed and comes together in just 10 minutes in the Thermomix.
Made with natural peanut butter, full-fat coconut milk and a handful of pantry staples, it's the kind of sauce that makes everything taste better. Serve it as a dipping sauce for chicken skewers, drizzle it over noodles, or use it as a dip for fresh crudités like cucumber, carrot and red pepper.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tastes fresher than packet satay sauce.
- Made without fish sauce.
- Easily customisable - add more lime juice for extra tang or a little more sugar for a sweeter sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full ingredients and quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Peanut butter - use natural peanut butter with no oils or sugar added. Give it a good stir before weighing into the Thermomix bowl as the oil sometimes separates and rises to the surface. Avoid commercial brands like Bega as they will affect the flavour. You can even make your own peanut butter in the Thermomix!
- Coconut milk - gives the sauce its rich, creamy texture. Do not use light coconut milk as it will result in a thinner, less creamy sauce.
- Red curry paste - any brand works well. Maesri is a great economical option, widely available at Coles and Woolworths.
- Grated ginger - not all satay sauce recipes include ginger but I love the subtle warmth and freshness it adds.
- Soy sauce - or tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Apple cider vinegar - adds a touch of tang to balance the richness of the peanut butter and coconut milk. Lime juice works equally well and gives the sauce a slightly fresher, more citrusy flavour.
- White sugar - just a small amount to balance the flavours.
- Salt - adjust to taste once the sauce is cooked.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add all the ingredients to the Thermomix bowl.
- Heat for 5 minutes at 80°C until the sauce is warmed through and combined.
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a little more sugar. For extra tang, add a little more lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- If your sauce is too thick, stir in a little warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
Serving Suggestions
Satay sauce isn't just for chicken skewers! Here are some of my favourite ways to use it:
- Dipping sauce for crudités such as cucumber, carrot and red pepper.
- Drizzled over noodles or tossed through a noodle salad.
- As a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
- Spooned over steamed rice with vegetables.
Storage
Store the satay sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools - simply stir in a little warm water to loosen it before serving.
Common Questions
Yes - this satay sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. The sauce will thicken as it cools - simply stir in a little warm water to loosen it before serving.
Yes - simply double all the ingredients and increase the heating time in Step 2 to around 7-9 minutes, or until the sauce is warmed through.
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📖 Recipe
Thermomix Thai Peanut Satay Sauce
Ingredients
- 100 g natural smooth peanut butter, see notes
- 200 g full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste, see notes
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or tamari
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or lime juice
- ½ tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
Optional for Topping
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the Thermomix bowl and blend for 10 sec/speed 3. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula.
- Heat for 5 min/80℃/speed 2, without the measuring cup. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Taste and adjust - season with salt and add a little more sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce, or a little more vinegar/lime juice for extra tang.
- Scatter the roughly chopped roasted peanuts over the top just before serving.
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