Indonesian Hot Peanut Sauce

Title:
Indonesian Hot Peanut Sauce

Yield:
1 Batch

Categories:
Indonesian,
Nuts,
Sauces




Ingredients:





   1/2 c  Rice wine vinegar


   1/2 c  ;Water


   1/4 c  Sugar


     1 c  Roasted, unsalted peanuts


     2 tb Grated fresh ginger


     1 tb Minced garlic


     2 tb Fresh cilantro


   1/2 ts Salt


     3 tb Soy sauce


     1 tb Sesame oil






 In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water & sugar. Bring to a boil and


 boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the sugar is


 dissolved.  Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put the peanuts


 and vinegar-sugar mixture into a food processor or blender and puree until


 smooth. Add the ginger, garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and salt, and


 mix well. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and beat until well integrated


 into the peanut mixture. This sauce will keep 10 days, covered in the


 refrigerator. Warm slightly before serving.