Peanut Sauce for Stir Fries

Recipe VIDEO above. A simple, really tasty peanut sauce to use in stir fries and noodles! Tastes like a Satay Peanut Sauce. To use, follow formula below or for full directions, use this Satay Peanut Chicken Stir Fry or this Stir Fried Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe. Makes enough sauce for 2 -

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Ingredients

2 servings
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce ((Note 1))
  • 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 2))
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
  • 1 g arlic clove (, minced)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp curry powder ((any type))
  • 1 1/2 tbsp / 30 g crunchy peanut butter, regular ((Note 1))
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 SINGLE batch Peanut Sauce ((above))
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
  • 180 - 200g / 6 - 7 oz protein of choice, sliced
  • 3 - 4 cups vegetables of choice, chopped / sliced as required and grouped by cooking time ((Note 4))
  • DOUBLE batch Peanut Sauce ((tap Servings & slide))
  • Stir fry ingredients above
  • 100 g / 3.5 oz dried rice noodles OR 180g/6 oz fresh noodles of choice (, prepared per packet)
  • Finely chopped coriander / cilantro, crushed peanuts

Steps

  1. Place all ingredients other than water in a bowl. Mix to combine. Then add water and mix again.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic and 1/2 sliced onion. Cook 1 minute.

  3. Add protein of choice or sliced tofu. Cook 2 minutes until just cooked.

  4. Add vegetables in order of time to cook, starting with the veggies that take the longer. Cook briefly until just cooked but still crisp.

  5. Add delicate veggies (eg bean sprouts, spinach and other leafy greens) and Sauce. Toss until Sauce thickens (add extra water if needed).

  6. Garnish with peanuts and coriander / cilantro, if using. Serve over rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice!

  7. Follow Stir Fry directions. Add NOODLES with the Sauce in step 4.

  8. Toss for 1 - 2 minutes until Sauce thickens and coats noodles. Remove from heat, garnish and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories122

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