Peanut Sauce (Nuoc Leo)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Spicy and Nutty Peanut Sauce (Nuoc Leo) Recipe
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Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup roasted peanuts , ground
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 fresh red chili pepper , seeded and thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
246
Sugar
6g
Fat
21g
Peanut Sauce, also known as Nuoc Leo, is a popular sauce in Vietnamese cuisine. It is often served as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or skewers, but can also be used as a sauce for noodle dishes and stir-fries. The combination of peanuts, garlic, and chili paste creates a tangy and nutty flavor that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. This recipe is easy to make and only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch of this delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat.
2.Add the minced garlic and chili paste, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds.
3.Add the tomato paste, chicken broth or water, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
4.Add the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and sliced red chili pepper, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5.Serve as a dipping sauce or use in your favorite Asian recipes.

PROS

Easy and quick to make, this nutty and spicy peanut sauce is versatile and can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or as a sauce for stir fry dishes.

It is also vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free.

CONS

This peanut sauce is high in calories and fat due to the peanut butter and oil content, so should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, some people may be allergic to peanuts and should not consume this sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein and healthy fats from the peanuts.
Furthermore, peanut butter has been linked to lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and also aids in satiety.

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