Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 scallions, chopped fine
• 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup Saratoga Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a saucepan heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook scallions, garlic and ginger, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring. Simmer sauce, stirring, until smooth and cool to room temperature. Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. If sauce is too thick after chilling, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
3. Serve sauce with grilled poultry or meat, on noodles, or as a dressing for spinach salad.

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