Mild Satay Sauce

I've made a few fabulous satay sauces from scratch but as you would know by now, I like my food spicy so this is a quick and easy recipe for the littlies. Sometimes when we have a marinade or sauce that is just too much for them I whip up this and it goes down really well.... of course, it tastes like peanut butter!  I use crunchy peanut butter and it gives a subtle flavor which hopefully introduces the kids to some of the Asian flavors and textures without scaring them off with heat.

If you wanted to make an extension for adults, I would suggest adding more of a store bought satay paste and definitely using coconut milk, but if you are wanting to make up something quick without opening a tin, just substitute greek yoghurt.  

Makes roughly 2/3 cup

Satay Sauce
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tblpsn dark soy sauce
2 tblpsn non fat plain greek yoghurt (or 1/4 cup coconut milk for a more authentic flavor)
1/2 tspn red pepper flakes (or a 1/2 tspn of Rolands satay sauce)
2 tblpsn water, if needed

Mix ingredients together well over a low heat (or in a microwave safe bowl) and serve the satay sauce warm as a dipping sauce or over grilled chicken or beef.