Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce

This sauce is great with grilled meats, as a dressing and on noodles

Course Sauce

Keyword Peanut Butter

2 tbsp vegetable oil you can use part chili infused sesame oil if you like it spicy
3 scallions chopped fine
1 clove garlic minced
1½ tbsp fresh ginger root peeled and finely grated
1 cup water
½ cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
¼-½ tsp dried hot red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you like it

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking and cook scallions, garlic and ginger - stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Blend 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.