Indonesian Satay Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 2 teaspoons ginger (finely grated)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander (ground)
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a saucepot.
2. Add the shallot, garlic and ginger and cook over moderately low heat. Stir occasionally until softened for about 3 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until blended.
4. Whisk in the sugar, crushed red pepper, coriander, cinnamon and Worcestershire sauce; if a thinner sauce is desired, add a little more water.
5. Season with some salt and pepper.
6. Transfer the sauce to the Tapas Fondue and light the tealight to keep the sauce warm.