658 peanut sauce recipes

A very simple dinner for when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. Use brown rice noodles instead of the white variety to take advantage of the additional fibre they contain. Add other steamed / fresh vegetables to make the meal more substantial.

Stir-fry prawns in black bean sauce: plump shrimp and crisp bok choy, snow peas, shiitake and pepper tossed in a savory fermented black bean, garlic and ginger sauce. A fast, restaurant-style Chinese stir-fry loaded with vegetables.

Thai mushroom satay with Chinese mushrooms spiral-cut onto skewers, marinated in lemongrass and galangal, grilled and served with a rich coconut peanut sauce.

Popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan region containing bean curd cooked in a spicy pepper and black bean sauce. Fermented black beans have long been used to boost digestion and support immune function. The process of fermentation also increases the vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acid content of the beans. Adding fermented foods to one’s diet is one of the best ways of creating a protective environment in the gut against harmful pathogenic bacteria and other organisms.

Szechuan pasta chicken salad: a cold noodle salad with poached chicken, crunchy snow peas, bamboo shoots, peppers, and a creamy soy-sesame-chili dressing. Make-ahead party platter that improves overnight.

Szechwan eggplant and tofu stir-fry with soy-sherry-ginger sauce and a cayenne kick. A vegan Sichuan-style wok dish that turns eggplant silky and tofu deeply flavored.

Vegetarian peanut butter stir-fry with crispy tofu, crunchy vegetables, and a ginger-garlic peanut sauce served over brown rice. Vegan-friendly with soy milk.

Indoor beef kebabs broiled right in your oven, no grill required. Sirloin cubes soak in a sesame-soy marinade with brown sugar and lemon, then skewer up with mushrooms, zucchini, pepper, and pearl onions.

Sauteed rice noodles in the Thai pad thai style with shrimp, bean curd, pickled turnip, egg, bean sprouts, ground peanuts and fresh chili. Tangy, savory, and finished with lemon.

Potato crepes topped with stir-fried scallops, salmon, and asparagus in a ginger-soy sauce. A restaurant-quality Asian-fusion dish for two with wok technique.

Peking lamb with leeks stir-fries velveted lamb in savory brown bean sauce with Shao Hsing wine, dried chilies, and Chinese mushrooms. Triple-fried for crisp edges, soft centers, and deep wok flavor.

General Tso's chicken double-fried until shatter-crisp, then tossed in a glossy soy and rice wine sauce with dried chilies, ginger, and scallions. The takeout favorite, made better at home.

Pasta with Szechwan peanut dressing tosses linguine in a creamy, spicy peanut butter sauce sharpened with rice vinegar, garlic, and chili, plus broccoli and cherry tomatoes. A vegan peanut-noodle bowl, warm or chilled.

Sichuan-style spicy orange beef with egg-white-marinated flank steak, dried orange peel, fresh chiles, ginger, and garlic. Crispy, fiery, citrus-forward takeout made at home.

Panang beef curry with homemade spice paste, coconut cream cracked to release its oil, roasted peanuts, and fresh basil. Authentic Thai technique, medium heat, ready in 40 minutes.

Spicy Thai tofu salad with marinated tofu, shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and red bell pepper over fresh spinach. Bright sesame-rice-vinegar dressing with garlic, cilantro, and chili heat.