A quick and creamy satay sauce made with pantry staples—perfect for chicken skewers, stir-fries, or dipping.
There is nothing like homemade Satay Sauce on some chicken kebabs or pretty much any kind of meat!… hmmmmm… so quick and so easy!
Satay Sauce
Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
Course: Sides, SaucesCuisine: AsianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
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4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesCalories
160
kcalTotal time
10
minutes
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk (Ayam brand recommended)
2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce (salt-reduced)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp sweet chilli sauce (or to taste)
1 garlic clove, crushed
Optional: ½ tsp lime juice or vinegar (for extra tang)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—add extra chilli for heat or sugar for sweetness.
- Serve warm as a dip or sauce over meats and rice.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter if you prefer a silky texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Makes a great marinade base for chicken or tofu.
- Add a splash of water if it thickens too much on standing.
- Can be frozen in small portions for future use.
Clare Whitfield
Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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