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Name: Authentic Kuah Kacang (Malaysian Peanut Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 1 cup raw peanuts; 1/4 cup cooking oil; 4-5 shallots, peeled; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch galangal (lengkuas), sliced; 1 inch ginger, sliced; 1 inch fresh turmeric, sliced (or 1 tsp turmeric powder); 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, bruised and tied into a knot; 3-4 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water to soften; 1 tbsp dried shrimp (belacan), toasted (optional but recommended); 4 cups water or chicken stock; 2 tbsp palm sugar (gula melaka), grated (or dark brown sugar); 1 tbsp tamarind paste (asam jawa), mixed with 4 tbsp water and strained to get the juice; 1 tsp salt, or to taste; 1 tbsp tamarind paste (asam jawa), mixed with 4 tbsp water and strained to get the juice

Kuah Kacang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia

Peanut sauce, often served with satay or as a dip for various dishes.

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