Ecuadorian Peanut Sauce (Salsa De Mani)
Thick, creamy, and flavorful this Salsa De Mani (Ecuadorian Peanut Sauce) is made with sautéed spring onions, peanut butter, and cumin! If you love peanut sauces, you need this one in your life! Serve with potatoes or Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Potato Cakes with Cheese) or your favorite salad to take it to the next level!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 g) smooth, unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon achiote oil or vegetable oil
- 3-4 spring onions (about 1/2 cup of chopped spring onions in total)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon achiote powder (only if using vegetable oil, skip this if using achiote oil)
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Dilute the peanut butter. Add the peanut butter and water to a medium bowl and mix them together until combined. Depending on the brand and type of peanut butter you're using, the mixture may combine differently so don't worry if it doesn't look even or perfectly smooth, it will come together when cooking.
- Sauté the onions. Add the achiote oil or vegetable oil to a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Allow the oil to heat until hot, then add the spring onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Season with cumin and salt (and achiote powder if not using achiote oil), and sauté for another 1-2 minutes or until the onions are soft and fragrant.
- Make the sauce. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the sautéed onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the cilantro and mix it in, then turn off the heat, and serve immediately!
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions: I don't recommend making this sauce ahead of time because it's best eaten as it's made. Also, when it cools down, it starts to set and thicken even more and it creates a thin skin on top which isn't ideal. You'd have to reheat it which just isn't convenient considering how quick this recipe is.
Storing Instructions: yes, you can store your peanut sauce covered in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat on the stove with 1-2 tablespoon of water to loosen it up. Reheat until hot and smooth again.
Reheating Instructions: reheat over medium-low heat with 1-2 tablespoon of water to loosen up the sauce. Stir and cook until hot and smooth again!
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Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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