Ecuadoran Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground achiote or sweet paprika
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- Salt
- In a small saucepan, combine the oil with the achiote and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer to a bowl and let stand until the achiote settles to the bottom.
- Carefully pour the oil into a medium skillet, leaving the achiote behind.
- Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened and lightly browned.
- Add the pepper and cumin and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the peanuts, milk and cilantro and bring to a boil.
- Transfer the peanut sauce to a food processor and pulse until chunky.
- Season with salt and serve warm.
vegetable oil, ground achiote, onion, freshly ground pepper, ground cumin, peanuts, milk, cilantro leaves, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ecuadoran-peanut-sauce (may not work)