📍 Where this dish comes from: Bangkok · Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
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Thai satay sauce is one of the most requested Thai condiments — a rich, creamy, slightly spicy peanut sauce that works equally well as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or cooking sauce. Our keto version uses natural almond butter instead of sugar-laden commercial peanut sauce, with red curry paste for authentic heat and coconut milk for richness.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 200 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp erythritol
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- Water to thin as needed
- Crushed peanuts and chili oil to serve
Instructions
- Fry curry paste in a small pan with 2 tbsp coconut milk, 2 minutes.
- Add remaining coconut milk, nut butter, fish sauce, tamarind, and erythritol.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Add lime juice. Thin with water to desired consistency.
- Serve warm with grilled satay skewers.
- Top with crushed peanuts and chili oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 195kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1.5g
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Health Benefits
- Natural peanut or almond butter without added sugar is a keto-compatible source of protein and fat.
- Coconut milk in the satay sauce provides MCTs alongside the healthy fats already in the nut butter.
- Tamarind contributes a bright tartness that balances the richness of the nut butter.