Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing


                        3/4 cups   all natural peanut butter
                        3 tablespoons   soy sauce
                        2 tablespoons   sesame oil
                        3 1/2 tablespoons   rice wine vinegar
                        1 tablespoon   finely chopped garlic
                        1/2 tablespoon   finely minced ginger
                        2 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili paste or dried hot
				red peppers
                        1/2 tablespoons   hoisin sauce or to taste
                        6 tablespoon   fresh lime juice
                        1/4 cups   water
                        2 tablespoons   water
                        2 tablespoons   sugar
                        1 tablespoon   chopped green onions



In a medium sized bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth. If not 
using immediately, transfer sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. 
Sauce keeps, covered and chilled 1 week.  Use the water to thin sauce 
to desired consistency.  This is good thick on noodles or with
fish or thinner as a salad dressing.  You can adjust the heat and 
sweetness with the peppers and sugar.


            Servings: 16
            Yield: 2 cups

D'Andra Summers