LOW FAT PEANUT SAUCE

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I created this recipe as an answer to the high fat peanut sauces in restaurants and in most recipes. It is a touch sweeter than most, but I find the soy sauce and the cayenne dampens the sweetness considerably.

Provided by BelovedRooster

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup better n' Peanut butter low-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon pureed ginger
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
5 scallions, sliced
5 sprigs fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Mix peanut butter with hot water in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Add spices, soy sauce and cornstarch and whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Steam-fry veggies of choice, and add the peanut sauce when stirfry is half done.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until veggies are done and the sauce thickens.
  • Serve!

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