Peanut Sauce
This is a robust Indonesian sauce. It’s perfect served with thick-cut raw vegetables and hard-boiled egg, gado gado style. It also goes well with barbecued prawns (shrimp), steak, grilled white fish or chicken, beef or lamb skewers, meatballs or steamed rice, or you can finish a stir-fry with a spoonful. It can be spiced up for adults and older children with a love of spicy food, or toned down for toddlers and babies.
Yields about 400g (14 oz/1½ cups).
Ingredients 9
250 g smooth peanut butter, unsalted
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
1⁄2 tsp sesame oil
1⁄2 cup water
1 long red chilli, deseeded, use less if preferred
2 tbsp soy sauce
Peanut Sauce For Babies
1 tbsp smooth peanut butter, unsalted
3 tbsp coconut cream
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Method 5
Add the , , , , and to a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste.
At this point you can divide the batch into two — adults and kidlets. For adults and older children who like spice, add the and and blitz until smooth. Season to taste.
Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Peanut Sauce For Babies
To make a delicious simple peanut sauce for babies, process all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Pam Brook's tips
For younger babies, older babies and toddlers this baby-friendly sauce is a great way to introduce peanuts to meals.
For toddlers who are more adventurous eaters, serve as for adults but omit or reduce the chilli.
