Sambal kacang / Spicy peanut sauce from peanut butter

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar texture with less fat.

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Jalapeños offer a milder heat and are more accessible.

Toast peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove peanuts from skillet and let cool slightly.

Blend peanuts, garlic, shallots, and red chili peppers in a food processor until finely ground.

Add lime juice, sugar, and salt to the mixture; blend until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour the blended mixture into the hot oil; simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add water to achieve desired consistency; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

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