Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (packed) brown sugar

Method

  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallot, ginger and garlic; saute until shallot is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add curry powder and crushed red pepper.
  • Stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds.
  • Stir in 1 cup broth, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; whisk to blend.
  • Simmer until mixture thickens, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl and cool, whisking occasionally.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • (Can be made 2 days ahead.
  • Keep refrigerated.)
  • Thin dip with more broth by tablespoonfuls if needed.
  • Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.