An accompaniment to Herb Salad Spring Rolls.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
3
garlic cloves, minced
1
/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
1
tablespoon tomato paste
3
tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3
tablespoons hoisin sauce
1
/2 teaspoon sugar
3
/4 cup water
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small saucepan cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden. Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, whisking. Simmer sauce, whisking, until thickened, about 1 minute. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
Step 2
Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.