Thai Style Peanut Sauce

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units).It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews.Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Recipe – Approx. 1 1/4 Cup

1 Clove Garlic – minced
1 Serrano Chili – minced
1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Ginger – freshly grated
1/2 Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk – unsweetened
3/4 Cup Peanut Butter – unsweetened
3 Tablespoons Brown Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Tamari Sauce
1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Maple Syrup
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions:

Cut the stem off of the serrano, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (de-seed if you want it milder) and add to a food processor along with the garlic and grated ginger.

Turn on until minced. Scrape the sides at least once.

Add coconut milk and puree while adding peanut butter.

Add the rest of the ingredients and puree until smooth.

Let soften before use if refrigerated.

Health benefits:

Peanut butter is protein and fiber rich. It has more unsaturated fat than saturated fat, which makes it a great source of healthy fats. Super high in niacin helping with brain health. Helps to lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease with its high potassium content.

From cali-zona.com