Nước Lèo (Spicy Peanut Sauce)

05 Sep 2014

This is an absolute must-have when you make Spring/Summer rolls. The smell of the freshly grounded peanuts (I always roast and grind my own) is just so aromatic for you peanut lovers.

Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ cup natural-style creamy peanut butter
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp soy bean paste
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ¹⁄₃ cup water
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 bird chile, trimmed and minced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tamarind (optional)
• ¹⁄₄ cup dry roasted peanuts (processed until coarse powder), recipe here

Yield: 2 cups

Instructions

1. Add everything except water and ground peanuts into a mixing bowl.
2. Gradually add water to make into a running paste.
3. Finally, add the roasted peanuts.
4. For an extra kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes.