Peanut Sauce for Asian Satay - Kuah Kacang

Blend ingredients in A with few tbsp of water. Prepare B. Crush peanuts using mortar & pestle or food processor. Mince onions. Mix & dilute tamarind paste in 1/4 c of water. Discard any skin, keep the juice. Set everything aside.

In a sauce pan or a wok, heat oil on medium heat. Add minced onion & saut for a minute, then add A (blended ingredients, fry until aromatic.

Add ground peanuts, tamarind juice, sugar & water, stir to combine. Season with salt or chicken bullion/powder. Leave to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. Taste & adjust seasoning or water. Sauce will thickened once cooled. Adjust consistency (water 3-4 C). Sauce is done once its lightly thickened. Serve with Satay, steamed glutinous rice or plain warm rice.