Spicy peanut sauce from the Polynesian resort

Full-flavored sauce from Disney's Polynesian Resort

Spicy peanut sauces are a staple of Asian menus. Balanced and full-flavored, they complement a variety of meat and rice dishes.
This recipe fills that bill with a luscious, full-flavored liquid from Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian resort. The sauce gets a flavor kick from the addition of Thai curry paste, which is sold in Indian and Asian markets, some gourmet stores and the ethnic-foods section of larger supermarkets. The thick paste is an intense blend of ghee (clarified butter), curry powder, vinegar and other seasonings.

Peanut Sauce From Peanut Sauce Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Yield: 2 quarts.

1 ounce garlic in oil

1 teaspoon Thai curry paste

16 ounces soy sauce

1 1/4 pounds sugar

14 ounces peanut butter

1 ounce fresh ginger, finely chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped green onions and peanuts for garnish

1. In a medium saucepan, lightly saute garlic in a small amount of oil. Stir in curry paste. Add soy sauce and bring to a simmer.

2. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and continue to stir. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Remove from heat and chill.

4. Serve in bowls for dipping garnished with chopped green onions and peanuts.