Mild Peanut Sauce Recipe (Saus Kacang)

Ideal when you are in a hurry, this sauce can be mixed up in a few minutes. It is also good to serve when you are not sure of the spice tolerance of your guests. Ingredients :
6 tablespoons 1 cup 3/4 teaspoon 2 teaspoons 2 tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon	Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) Water Garlic salt Palm sugar or substitute Dark soy sauce Shrimp paste or anchovy essence, optional Lemon juice to taste Coconut milk or water for thinning
Method : 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. Serve.