Rich Sesame Sauce Recipe

Name: Rich Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame paste (tahini), available in Chinese and Greek markets and specialty food shops; 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1/2 cup freshly brewed tea or water; 2 tablespoons chili oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup light soy sauce; 1/2 cup sesame oil; 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar, available in Chinese and Oriental grocery stores and supermarkets; 6 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons roasted Sichuan peppercorns (see note); Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup finely chopped scallions, green and white parts combined

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sesame paste (tahini), available in Chinese and Greek markets and specialty food shops
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup freshly brewed tea or water
2 tablespoons chili oil
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar, available in Chinese and Oriental grocery stores and supermarkets
6 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons roasted Sichuan peppercorns (see note)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup finely chopped scallions, green and white parts combined

1
Combine the sesame paste and peanut butter in a mixing bowl.
2
Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the tea or water.
3
Stir until smooth.
4
Add all the remaining ingredients except the chopped scallions.
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Cover and refrigerate.
6
This sauce may be made as far in advance as 24 hours.
7
Stir in the scallions just before serving.
8
This can also be used as a cold sauce on cold noodles or poached chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sesame paste (tahini), available in Chinese and Greek markets and specialty food shops, 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter, 1/2 cup freshly brewed tea or water, 2 tablespoons chili oil, and more.

Yes, Rich Sesame Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rich Sesame Sauce

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