Thai Peanut Sauce

Use as a dip for Thai fresh rolls or as a base for another Thai dish.

Ingredients
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon red chili paste
4-6 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon roasted ground peanuts
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon
2 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps
Fry one chopped tomato in a tablespoon of hot oil until it begins to breakdown. Turn down the heat a little, add red chili paste and fry until paste is fragrant. Add coconut milk and ground peanuts. Watch the consistency and add a little more coconut milk or water, if necessary. The sauce should be rich and glossy. Serves 1.

Joanna McGowan, July 2008
May Kaidee Cooking School - Bangkok, Thailand