Title: Saus Kacang Ii - Mild Peanut Sauce
Categories: Sauce
Yield: 1 Batch

6	tb	Peanut butter,
		Smooth or crunchy
1	c	Water
3/4	ts	Garlic salt
2	ts	Palm sugar *
2	tb	Dark soy sauce
	x	Lemon juice; to taste
1/2	ts	Shrimp paste or
		Anchovy essence, optional
	x	Coconut milk or water; for thinning

"Ideal for when you're in a hurry, this sauce can be mixed up in a few minutes. It is also good to serve when you're not sure of the spice tolerance of your guests."

* Substitute dark brown sugar.

Put peanut butter and water in a saucepan and stir over gentle heat until mixed. Remove from heat and add all other ingredients. It will be necessary to add some coconut milk or water to make the paste a thick, pouring consistency. After doing so, check seasonings and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.

From: =The Complete Asian Cookbook= by Charmaine Solomon ISBN 0-07-059636-0

MM & typos by Kurt.

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