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Peanut Sauce 2

Ingredients

• 3 plump lemongrass stalks—bottom 8 inches only, outer layer removed, stalk cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 large shallots, coarsely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for grilling
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 plump lemongrass stalk—bottom 8 inches only, outer layer removed, stalk cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Pinch of crushed red pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat the canola oil.
Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, jalapeño and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the aromatics are softened and browned, about 10 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a food processor.
Add all of the remaining ingredients along with 1/2 cup of water and process until a smooth paste forms.
Scrape the peanut paste back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until very thick and the fat separates, about 20 minutes.
The peanut sauce will turn a deeper shade of brown.
Whisk in 1/2 cup of hot water until incorporated. Keep the peanut sauce warm over very low heat.