The Best Thai Curry-Peanut Sauce Recipe

The Best Thai Curry-Peanut Sauce Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the aroma of the garlic has mellowed, about 1 minute. Add the red curry paste, and stir for 1 minute more. Whisk in the peanut butter, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, fish sauce, sesame oil, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.