Spicy Peanut Coconut Dip Recipes

SPICY PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium. Add oil hot (it should glisten). Add red curry paste and cook for a few minutes, until nice and aromatic. This is called "blooming" the spices in the paste and will make them more flavorful. Stir so that the paste does not stick for about 3 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and bring mixture to a simmer. Let reduce over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, and grated ginger. Add salt to taste, 1/2 - 2 tsp. Let cool in the fridge (or freezer if you're in a rush) until mixture thickens. To serve, top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Plate with fresh vegetables and chips! Dip can be stored in the fridge for 4 days in a sealed container. Best served cold.

SPICY INDONESIAN PEANUT DIP

Steps:

• 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor, or blender and process to a smooth paste.
• 2. Transfer to a bowl and serve with large cooked shrimp or vegetable crudites.

SPICY GINGER AND COCONUT EDAMAME DIP

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Add the edamame and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water; drain again. Transfer the edamame to the bowl of a food processor and add the coconut milk, scallion, ginger, lime juice, 4 teaspoons of the Sriracha, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Process until you have a fairly smooth paste, about 1 minute. Taste the dip and add more salt and the remaining 2 teaspoons Sriracha if you like. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of Sriracha. Serve with rice crackers and assorted vegetables for dipping. Cook's Note: Edamame are firmer than most beans, and as a result they make a slightly chunky puree. If you prefer a dip with a very smooth texture, pass it through a sieve after pureeing it, using a spatula to work it through.
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COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, five-spice powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and beer until smooth. In another bowl, combine the shredded coconut with the bread crumbs. Holding the shrimp by the tail, dip them into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and then dip them into the coconut bread crumbs (turning and pressing to get full coverage). Keeping one hand dry will make this whole process neater.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of oil to 365°F. Gently submerge shrimp, about six at a time, and fry for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with additional salt. Serve the shrimp warm, with Spicy Peanut Sauce.
• Spicy Peanut Sauce
• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the stock, coconut milk, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sriracha, and purée. Add the peanut butter, and pulse to combine. Fold in the cilantro, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Bring the sauce to room temperature, and serve it with the coconut shrimp.

SATAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, curry powder and peanut butter in a small bowl. Add a splash of water if it's too stiff. Transfer to a small pan with the coconut milk, and heat gently for 5 mins stirring continually, until combined.