Spicy Nut Sauce

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Ingredients:

• Onion – 1, very finely chopped
• Garlic – 2 cloves, crushed
• Vegetable Oil – 1 tblsp
• Coriander – 3 tblsp, ground
• Cumin – 1/2 tsp, ground
• Chilli Flakes – 1/2 tsp
• Soft Brown Sugar – 2 tsp
• Salt as per taste
• Coconut Cream – 1 1/4 cups
• Peanut Butter – 2 to 3 tblsp
• Sweet Soy Sauce – 1 to 2 tsp

Method:

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan.
2. Cook the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes or until softened.
3. Add the spices, chilli, sugar, salt and coconut cream.
4. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Stir in the peanut butter and simmer for another 60 seconds.
6. Season with the sweet soy sauce and adjust salt.
7. Allow to cool before using.
8. This sauce keeps for about 7 days in the fridge.