“Live in Gratitude” Coconut Peanut Sauce

Coconut peanut sauce is a versatile, creamy, and savory-sweet condiment that pairs especially well with Asian-inspired meals. A version of this sauce is typically served with spring/summer rolls, but it has many other delicious applications.

Enjoy it as a stir-fry sauce, tossed with Asian noodles, and as a side sauce for Buddha and Earth Bowls, tofu satay skewers, Asian dumplings, won tons, fresh or roasted veggies, salads, baked potatoes, yams, and more. You can also blend it into soups for added rich flavor, or drizzle over sandwiches and wraps.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup almond butter or tahini
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

Directions:

Add all items to your blender and process until creamy. If you prefer a thinner sauce, dilute as needed with a bit with warm water, lime juice, or more coconut milk. Optional toppings for garnish include chopped peanuts, cilantro, sliced almonds, hemp seeds, and a dash of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. It will keep well up to a week in an airtight glass container.