Yield: 1 ¾ cups
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ cup (5 oz) smooth or chunky peanut butter
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup (3 fl oz) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) sesame oil
- 2-3 tabelspoons sugar
- ½ -1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon hot chili oil
- ¼ cup (1/3 oz) chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup (3/4 oz) chopped green onion
1. In a saucepan, combine water and cornstarch and stir until cornstarch has dissolved. Add peanut butter, lime juice, soy, sesame oil, sugar, pepper flakes, and chili oil; whisk until smooth.
2. Bring to a boil, whisking as you do. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly (about 3 minutes).
3. Remove from heat a cool. Stir in the cilantro and green onion. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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