Peanut Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 (2 1/2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• zest of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce or Asian chile sauce, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon tamarind concentrate (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the peanut butter, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, lim zest, vinegar, sriracha, salt, sugar, oil, milk, cilantro, and tamarind concentrate (if using) in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Use the sauce immediately or transfer it to a tightly covered container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. After reheating the sauce, taste it and adjust the seasonings, if needed.

Attribution

Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle