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.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 540 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

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

Too thick?
Thin with warm water or coconut milk.
Peanut butter type?
Creamy (smooth), unsweetened is best.

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