Spicy sichuan peanut sauce

1 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupPeanut butter
¼cupSoy sauce
¼cupAsian sesame oil
3tablespoonsRice vinegar (not seasoned)
2tablespoonsFinely chopped garlic
2tablespoonsGrated peeled fresh gingerroot
teaspoonAsian chili paste or 1 ts dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1tablespoonHoisin sauce or to taste
tablespoonFresh lime juice
¾cupWater

Directions

In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients together with salt to taste until smooth. Transfer sauce to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Sauce keeps, covered, and chilled, 1 week.

Appeared in the Dec 1994 issue of Gourmet magazine. Submitted By ERIC HUNT <EHUNT@...> On THU, 19 JAN 95 172313 CST