- Too thick?
- Thin with warm water or coconut milk.
- Peanut butter type?
- Creamy (smooth), unsweetened is best.
Peanut Sauce Rice Bowl
This dish channels the richness of Satay sauce: creamy peanut butter, fresh lime, and coconut milk. The sauce's richness paired with neutral rice is perfect. Like a Thai restaurant meal in 20 minutes. Ginger and lime cut through the fat, so it's filling but not heavy.
Ingredients
1
cup
Jasmine Rice
1 1/2
cups
Water
3
tbsp
Creamy Peanut Butter
1
tbsp
Soy Sauce
1/2
cup
Coconut Milk
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Fresh Ginger
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
2
tsp
Lime Juice
1/4
cup
Roasted Peanuts
1
stalk
Scallion
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Pot
- Whisk
- Skillet
- Juicer
Allergen Information
Peanut
Soy
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Cook rice with salt. Let rest.
Tip: Jasmine rice needs steam resting to be fluffy.
2
✓
Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
Tip: Fat and acid emulsify into a shiny sauce. [Emulsification].
3
✓
Mince garlic/ginger. Heat sesame oil in skillet.
Tip: Sesame oil has low smoke point; use medium heat.
4
✓
Sauté aromatics 1 min.
Tip: Release flavor without browning.
5
✓
Add rice, toss with oil.
Tip: Coats grains.
6
✓
Pour in sauce, toss on low heat until warm.
Tip: Don't overcook or it dries out.
7
✓
Serve with chopped peanuts and scallions.
Tip: Texture play: soft rice, creamy sauce, crunchy nut.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 3 tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts
- 1 stalk Scallion
- 1 pinch Salt