Peanut Sauce

 

 

1 tsp garlic powder or 2 Tbls minced fresh garlic

1 tsp ground ginger or 1 Tbls minced fresh ginger

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 Tbls coconut oil

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (plain ground peanuts if possible, or low/no salt and sugar)
2 Tbls soy sauce
1 Tbls lime juice
1 - 2 Tbls honey

1/3 - 1 cup water

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Optional: 1/3 cup peanuts
Optional: 1-2 Tbls sriracha
Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Optional: 1 tsp chili powder

 

In a pot over low heat, combine the garlic, ginger, pepper, and coconut oil. Stir to combine completely. Add ingredients one at a time, stirring until combined before adding the next ingredient: peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, optional peanuts, optional other spices. Stir in enough water to make it the desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.

Serve with rice or noodles, add chicken and/or vegetables as desired.