Thai Peanut Sauce

INGREDIENTS   

• ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
• ¼ t. ground ginger or ½ t. freshly minced ginger
• 1 T. maple syrup
• 2 T. low sodium soy sauce
• 1 t. rice wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 T. to ¼ cup hot water
• ¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes optional 

DIRECTIONS   

1. Whisk all the ingredients (minus 2 T. of the hot water) together in a bowl, a jar with a lid (shake vigorously) or a small blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Add the extra water a little at a time depending on whether you need this for a sauce, dip or a dressing to your desired consistency.
3. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, or used immediately!
   

Recipe Author: Jessica in the Kitchen