Peanut Sauce

Looking for a spicy peanut sauce for stirfry, satay, dips or dressings? This is it!

Serves: 1 cup sauce

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  10 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or chunky

1 clove garlic

1-2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1-2 tsp. sugar

cayenne pepper, to taste

1/2 cup hot water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except water in a blender or food processor.  Pulse until smooth.
2. Add water and blend.
3. Taste and adjust if necessary by adding more cayenne pepper, sugar or soy sauce.
4. Use as a dip or dressing, and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
5. Thin with water, stock or coconut milk if desired.

Lightly adapted from Madison's This Can't Be Tofu! (2000)