African Peanut Dipping Sauce

This recipe comes from the Moosewood Restaurant. It is a great dip for grilled, roasted, and deep-fried vegetables, as well as strips of roasted chicken. Great for parties and snacking! It stores well, up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge, just reheat and serve!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups onions, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  banana, very ripe and mashed
• 1  cup  low-sodium tomato juice
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup  unhomogenized unsweetened peanut butter

Directions

1. In saute pan, cook onions until tender.
2. Add cayenne, ginger, mashed banana, and saute, stirring frequently.
3. After five minutes, add the juices.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes more, before stirring in the peanut butter.
5. Serve warm.