The Best Indonesian Peanut Sauce

• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup, you can also use red onion)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup water

1. Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
4. Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer about 5 minutes.
6. stir in lime juice.
7. This can be served hot or at room temperature.
8. Enjoy!

peanut oil, shallot, garlic, red pepper, peanut butter, light coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-best-indonesian-peanut-sauce-379364 (may not work)