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Peanut Sesame Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
2 tbsp
peanut butter, smooth or chunky
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2 tbsp
tahini
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1.5 tbsp
tamari (or soy sauce)
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1 tbsp
neutral tasting oil (such as peanut)
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1 tsp
toasted sesame oil
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2 tbsp
rice wine vinegar
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1 tbsp
honey, more or less to taste
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1
garlic clove, grated
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1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
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1
pinch of cayenne or chile flakes to taste
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chopped peanuts (optional)
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Peanut Sesame Dipping Sauce

The combination of peanut butter and tahini makes this dipping sauce a winner for just about everything, but especially for homemade tofu.

 

4 servings

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of warm water and whisk until smooth but not too loose. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  2. The peanut/sesame sauce can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Linda Schneider

Linda Schneider is a home cook who is obsessed with good food and all things local. Follow her adventures at Wild Greens and Sardines.