DIPPING****Thai Peanut-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By Unblond1

Very good - had with Gyoza - but it needs more heat - add some hot chile sauce to taste instead of the pepper flakes

Ingredients

• 12 servings, 1 tbsp. each
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus zest if desired
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes
• fresh mint or cilantro, if desired

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

* In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together peanut butter and hot water until smooth.

* Whisk in lime juice, soy sauce and sugar until blended.

* Whisk in ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper until blended. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen sauce, if necessary.

* Transfer mixture to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes for flavors to blend. Yields about 1 tablespoon per serving.