Quick, Easy and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Aioli_Queen's Note:

This recipe is based on one in Deborah Madisons "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone" and I use it nearly weekly. It's simple and easy. It has a nice balance of tangy and peanutty and is delicious on steamed broccoli, raw red bell pepper, pan seared tofu and soba noodles. Please enjoy:-)

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons natural unsalted creamy peanut butter (non-hydrogenated)
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons tamari
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 small garlic clove , minced
• 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce (to taste)
• 1⁄3; cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients except the cilantro. Check for seasoning and adjust chili sauce to your taste.
2. You may need to add a little more water depending on how thick you like your sauce.
3. Add cilantro and enjoy over your favorite veggies, cold noodles, or anything really:-).

Reviews

[Cooking with Culture!!]

Really great & EASY peanut sauce!! I used apple vinegar instead of rice & it worked great. Thanks so much!! :) I'll definitely make this one again!

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I was looking for a quick peanut sauce to go with Quick Asian-Style Wrap Sandwiches and this fit the bill The cilantro adds a nice flavor Also, this was excellent on steamed broccoli! Thanks Aioli, for posting- Roxygirl

[958856]

Sooo good and EASY! I always seem to mess up the ones I have to cook! I used this over rice noodles, and used a bit of the cooking liquid instead of regular water, because I was afraid the natural peanut butter I used wouldn't combine properly. It worked just fine. Thanks!