Chinese Peanut Sauce

Description: Try this as a raw dip or for lightly steamed veggies, or as a dressing for cold cooked noodles. You may thin this sauce to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup good peanut butter
• 1/2 cup water (hot)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• cayenne (if peanut butter is unsalted)

Steps:

1. Place peanut butter in a small bowl.
2. Add the hot water and stir patiently with a spoon or a small whisk until uniformly mixed.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Cover tightly and refrigerate.
5. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
6. Enjoy!