Peanut Sauce

A spoon heavy with peanut sauce stands against a mason jar filled with peanut sauce.
Peanut Sauce
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    Servings Prep Time
    1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    A spoon heavy with peanut sauce stands against a mason jar filled with peanut sauce.
    Peanut Sauce
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: cups
      Instructions
      1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk over low-medium heat until smooth. Increase heat to medium and whisk until slightly thickened and the sauce comes barely to a simmer (do not boil).
      2. Remove from heat and adjust thickness with a little more water or coconut milk if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
      Recipe Notes

      -The sauce will thicken as it cools, adjust thickness with a splash of water or coconut milk to suit your taste.

      -The sauce will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week and in the freezer for a month.

      Spicy Miso Shrimp

      Spicy Miso Shrimp served in a small decorative skillet on a dark wooden board.
      Spicy Miso Shrimp
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      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      4-6 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      4-6 minutes
      Spicy Miso Shrimp served in a small decorative skillet on a dark wooden board.
      Spicy Miso Shrimp
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      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      4-6 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      4-6 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside in a medium bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients except for canola oil. Toss shrimp with paste.
      2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once hot add shrimp and cook in a single layer. Cook for about 2-2 1/2 minutes per side until the paste starts to caramelize and stick to the shrimp.
      3. Remove shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      If the shrimp are too crowded in the pan they will not brown in the time it takes to cook them.  They only take minutes to cook, so cook in two batches if you do not have a large enough skillet.  Wipe out skillet between batches.

      Rusty Chicken


      Rusty Chicken
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        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        15 minutes 1 hour
        Servings Prep Time
        4 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time Passive Time
        15 minutes 1 hour
        Rusty Chicken
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          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          15 minutes 1 hour
          Servings Prep Time
          4 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time Passive Time
          15 minutes 1 hour
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. Place chicken in a glass or plastic dish and pour approximately one third of marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Add a little more marinade if needed to coat well. Cover chicken and remaining marinade and chill from 1-4 hours.
          2. Preheat grill to medium. Grill chicken thighs for appoximately 7-8 minutes per side, adjusting heat if needed as the sugar in the marinade can burn. Meanwhile, place a disposable medium size foil pan on grill and add remaining marinade. Heat, stirring often until bubbling,thick and glossy.
          3. When chicken is cooked add to marinade pan and toss to coat with sauce. Serve immediately.
          Recipe Notes

          Alternatively, you can use a regular saucepan on the stove to heat the marinade until thick and glossy.  Pour over chicken in serving dish and serve immediately.

           

          Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles


          Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            15 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            15 minutes
            Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              15 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              15 minutes
              Ingredients
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              1. Cutting against the grain, slice chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.
              2. In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar and chill paste.
              3. Cook noodles as per package directions and allow to drain in colander while proceeding.
              4. Heat approximately 1 tbsp of oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet with sides. Once hot add half the chicken and cook, stirring once or twice for 3-5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
              5. Add a little more oil to the pan and sauté garlic for 1 minute, stirring often. Add chicken broth and celery. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until most of the broth has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in red peppers and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce heat and stir in peanut sauce, chicken, noodles, half of the peanuts and half of the green onion. Toss to combine, adding a little more chicken broth if needed. Divide among serving dishes and top with peanuts and green onion. Serve immediately.
              Recipe Notes

              I used thick noodles for this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite size.  Fresh Chinese noodles can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets.

              Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce

              Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce are tender, pungent and slightly sticky beef slices served with peanut sauce.
              Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce
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              Tender pungent and slightly sticky beef strips grilled and served with peanut sauce.
                Servings
                4 people
                Servings
                4 people
                Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce are tender, pungent and slightly sticky beef slices served with peanut sauce.
                Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce
                Print Recipe
                Tender pungent and slightly sticky beef strips grilled and served with peanut sauce.
                  Servings
                  4 people
                  Servings
                  4 people
                  Ingredients
                  Beef Skewers
                  Peanut Sauce
                  Servings: people
                  Instructions
                  Beef Skewers
                  1. If using wooden skewers, soak according to package directions. Lay flank steak flat and cut into 1/4" slices across the grain. Set aside.
                  2. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Add sliced beef and toss to completely coat each piece. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
                  3. Preheat grill to medium high. Thread beef slices onto skewers. Spray grills with non stick spray if desired to prevent beef from over sticking to the grills.
                  4. Grill beef skewers for approximately 7-8 minutes, turning once or twice to crisp up the edges. Serve with peanut sauce.
                  Peanut Sauce
                  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Do not boil or the peanut butter will separate. Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and serve with beef skewers.