Simple Peanut Sauce
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Most of us associate peanut sauce with Asian cooking but Southerners have used peanuts in cooking for hundreds of years. This recipe with 4 basic ingredients can be used in so many ways. It can be used as a salad dressing, a sauce for chicken and burgers, or just about anything that comes off the grill. It's also great with egg rolls or spring rolls!
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Ingredients
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp soy oil
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
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Instructions
Whisk the peanut butter and soy sauce together, then whisk in the oil and vinegar. I like to use my immersion hand mixer so it is thoroughly mixed. If using crunchy peanut butter, whisk it in last by hand.
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Options
• For a little extra bite, add ¼ tsp crushed red pepper.
• For sweetness, add 2 Tbsp brown sugar.
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced gives depth.
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