HOISIN PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE (NUOC LEO)

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This is a simplified version of the classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, usually made with fresh peanuts. This version uses peanut butter to make it simpler. Of course, hoisin sauce is a bottled Chinese condiment that will keep fresh in your refrigerator for a year. From Jim Fobel's Big Flavors.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large garlic clove, minced (or crushed through a press)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chicken stock or 1/3 cup canned broth
1 tablespoon vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) or 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
1 tablespoon peanuts, chopped. (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend together the hoisin sauce and peanut butter.
  • Stir in the oil, garlic, and cayenne.
  • Gradually stir in the stock and fish sauce.
  • Cover and chill until needed.
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
  • Serve cold.

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