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Vesak (iou) and Speckled Spicy Peanut Sauce (recipes)


Vesak (iou)



Vesak noun. . L18.

An important Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha; the month (April-May) during which this is observed on the day of the full moon.

Speckled Spicy Peanut Sauce (recipes)








Makes 250ml/8floz



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

less than 10 mins

















Ingredients



50g/2oz roasted salted peanuts2 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil3 shallots, very thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped3 red birdseye chillies, seeded and very finely chopped50g/2oz crunchy peanut butter175ml/6fl oz canned coconut milk75ml/3fl oz water1 tbsp palm or dark muscovado sugar2 tbsp lime juice1 tsp sambal oelek or chilli sauce (optional, for those who like things extra spicy)1 tsp Thai fish saucesalt and cayenne pepper



Method



1. Coarsely grind the roasted peanuts in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.2. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the shallots and fry until richly golden. Lift out of the oil with a slotted spoon and set aside.3. Add the garlic and chillies to the pan and fry until softened.4. Add the ground peanuts, peanut butter, coconut milk, water and sugar and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.5. Stir in the fried onions, lime juice, sambal oelek, Thai fish sauce and season to taste with a little salt and cayenne pepper. Pour into a small serving bowl and serve warm.