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Spicy Peanut Dip

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/3 cups Servings

Ingredients

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

large shallot, chopped

1

tablespoon minced fresh ginger

2

garlic cloves, minced

1

teaspoon curry powder

1

/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1

cup (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth

1

/2 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)

4

teaspoons fresh lime juice

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

teaspoon (packed) brown sugar

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, ginger and garlic; sauté until shallot is tender, about 3 minutes. Add curry powder and crushed red pepper. Stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Stir in 1 cup broth, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; whisk to blend. Simmer until mixture thickens, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and cool, whisking occasionally. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Thin dip with more broth by tablespoonfuls if needed. Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.