Name: Spicy Peanut Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 cup water

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An accompaniment to Herb Salad Spring Rolls.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon tomato paste

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

3/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1
In a small saucepan cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden. Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, whisking. Simmer sauce, whisking, until thickened, about 1 minute. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
Step 2
Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.

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