Peanut Tamarind Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup shelled peanuts (85g)
  • 1 tablespoon palm or light brown sugar (15g)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) tamarind concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil

Roast peanuts on baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

In mortar and pestle, grind garlic and sugar to paste. Add peanuts and grind to a a chunky consistency. Add soy, tamarind, and curry paste and mix thoroughly, then add vegetable oil and mix until the consistency is uniform.

Add water to thin to a pourable consistency.

Grinding Peanuts

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