Peanut Dipping Sauce

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 15 min

Makes 1/2 cup sauce

I was first introduced to peanut sauce in a chinese restaurant in Montreal with my husband Brian and our good friends, Vern and Monica. They serve these tasty little pork dumplings smother in a sweet and savory peanut sauce. It has been 10 years since I have had them and still find myself craving them today! This sauce is also one I serve with fondue as well as beef or chicken satays. There are two versions - the basic Peanut Sauce and a spicier version with curry. Both are equally delicious in my opinion.

ingredients

Peanut Dipping Sauce

1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 cup water

Curried Peanut Dipping Sauce

Add to above ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tsp red curry paste
6 tbsp water
1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

directions

1
In a small food processor, blend together peanut butter, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, cayenne, water, salt and pepper.
2
**Slowly add water a little at a time and check for consistency.
3
For the curried version - add all of the remaining ingredients to the basic sauce and blend well.

Source: Lisa