Why You'll Love This Recipe
Serves 4 hungry People.
The beauty of peanut broth lies in its simplicity. You don't need a long list of obscure ingredients or hours of simmering. What you do get is a deeply satisfying dish that tastes like you've spent all day cooking, when really you've barely lifted a finger. It's comfort food at its finest. Imagine a steaming bowl of silky, aromatic broth infused with creamy peanut and warming Thai spices — ready in under 30 minutes. This is the recipe you'll return to again and again, whether you're cooking for yourself on a busy Tuesday or impressing friends with something that looks far more complicated than it actually is.
Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2–3 garlic cloves (or to taste)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1–2 courgettes
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 1 x 400g tin coconut milk
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons red Thai curry sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- Rice of your choice
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Fresh lime wedges
- Chicken, tofu, or extra vegetables (optional, for serving)
Method
Heat your olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Dice your onion and garlic, then sauté until softened and fragrant — this takes just a few minutes and fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma. Chop your red bell pepper and courgettes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan, stirring occasionally for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
Pour in your vegetable stock and coconut milk, then stir in the peanut butter, red Thai curry sauce, and tamari soy sauce. Let everything simmer gently — this is where the magic happens. The peanut butter melts into the broth, the spices bloom, and the vegetables become tender. While the broth simmers away, cook your rice of choice in a separate pot.
Once everything is cooked, spoon your rice into a bowl and ladle the fragrant broth over the top. Add your choice of protein — sliced chicken or extra vegetables transform this into a complete main meal. Top with crushed peanuts and fresh coriander, then squeeze a quarter of fresh lime over the plate. That citrus brightness cuts through the richness beautifully, giving your dish a real zest and zing.
