By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
739 cal · 5 min
Curried Peanut Spread (Thai Satay Sauce)
Recipe GLPRa255b7c7a5a04b
A rich and aromatic Thai-inspired peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and fragrant red curry paste, balanced with coconut powder and a touch of vinegar. This versatile condiment is perfect for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over satay skewers, or serving alongside fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
¾ cup Natural creamy peanut butter
⅓ cup Packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
⅓ cup Coconut milk powder
1 tablespoon White or apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
Directions
Place the creamy peanut butter and packed brown sugar in a medium bowl.
Add the Thai red curry paste to the bowl and stir until the paste is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Sprinkle the coconut milk powder over the mixture and stir until fully incorporated, breaking up any lumps.
Pour in the vinegar and add the kosher salt, then stir vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Taste and adjust the curry paste, salt, or vinegar to suit your preference. Transfer to a serving bowl and use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later use.
Comments
This sauce comes together in the stated five minutes with pantry staples available everywhere—peanut butter, brown sugar, and vinegar are at every Charlotte grocer, and curry paste and coconut milk powder appear at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger. The cost per serving is excellent, maybe $1.50 total, since peanut butter dominates the ingredient list. The real strength is flexibility: this is a condiment that reheats perfectly and transforms proteins or vegetables for several meals, making it more useful than a single-serving dish. The only minor friction is that curry paste and coconut milk powder require a deliberate shelf find rather than impulse grab, which shaves off a half star for a weeknight cook in a hurry.
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