Ajeen Recipe Jamaican Chef Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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caribbean chef shines brightly Ingredients:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 stalk lemongrass, sliced |
3 ounces chopped onions |
3 chopped garlic cloves |
2 teaspoons shrimp paste (fish sauce if not available) |
6 ounces roasted skinless peanuts |
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste |
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated |
1 ounce sugar |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
Directions:
1. 1. In a blender, place one-half oil, lemon grass, onion, garlic, fish sauce and blend to a paste.
2. 2. Scrape out the blender and add peanuts. Crush finely.
3. 3. Soak tamarind in hot water; squeeze out to dissolve pulp and strain. Reserve liquid.
4. 4. Place remaining oil in a small fry pan and cook puree mixture over medium heat for a few minutes to cook it out.
5. 5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until it thickens, about 7-8 minutes.
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