Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

Adapted from Quick and Easy Thai
Serves 4

• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tsp chili-garlic paste
• 1/2 chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sauce
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp lime juice

In a small pot, bring coconut milk to a simmer over moderate-high heat. Add chili paste and curry paste, cook for 4 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes, stirring to bring it together into a smooth sauce. Pour into a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool.

This sauce is best warm but it needs time for the flavors to blend. Try to make this at least 30 - 60 minutes ahead and reheat it a little just before serving if necessary. It was fantastic the next day.