What are some good ingredients for Thai peanut sauce?

Question

I like my food moderately to very hot.I don't have any cook books because I usually cook by trial and error.I've gotten most of the errors out of the way except one.How would you make a good spicy Thai peanut sauce.I don't like whole peanuts in it so give me some details as how th use fresh peanuts if you have any.Include the species of pepper if you use pepper to make it hot.

One answer so far from someone whos counselors won't let her near anything hot.That answer will be deleted for sure.

Answer 1

AUTHENTIC THAI'S PEANUT SAUCE

4 teaspoons corn oil,
1/2 cup minced red onion,
2 tablespoons minced garlic,
1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar,
1/3 cup peanut butter,
1 cup of water

In a blender, combine corn oil, onion, garlic and hot chili pepper; blend for 1 minute

Empty the mixture into a saucepan and place over low heat until the mixture starts releasing aroma. Add peanut butter and mix well over low heat.

Add water and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in vinegar and sugar; continue to simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more vinegar and sugar if the mixture does not have the sour and sweet taste.

Place sauce in a shallow plate for satay dipping or pour over fresh salad.

Answer 2

I don't like my sauce TOO hot... I simply run some peanuts and peanut butter through in a food processor, then add some vinegar, 1 cleaned /seeded jalapeno pepper and some sesame oil. It sure doesn't taste like in the restaurants but it cures my craving.

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Answer 3

peanuts!