Sesame Peanut Sauce

Name: Sesame Peanut Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic smashed; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or half vinegar and half lime juice); 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 6 tablespoons water; 2 scallions sliced thin; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

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Minutes to Prepare: 15

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped3 cloves garlic, smashed2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 cup creamy peanut butter3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or half vinegar and half lime juice)3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon red chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce)1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil6 tablespoons water2 scallions, sliced thin1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnishFresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

n a blender, add the ginger, garlic, sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and water. Process until the mixture is smooth. Put the blender jar into the refrigerator and let it chill for about 1/2 hour. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles or chicken and toss until well coated. Serve garnished with the scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Serves 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLBBW66.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 222.7
Total Fat: 18.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 368.1 mg
Total Carbs: 9.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
Protein: 8.7 g

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Member Reviews

BARBIEGIRL0457
I really loved the sauce for even dipping chicken fingers .. thx alot - 4/26/09
MRSPAZ
It doesn't say what kind of noodles or how much? - 10/1/08