Sesame-Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Sesame-Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 heaping Tbs unhulled sesame seeds; 4 Tbs crunchy peanut butter; 2 Tbs vegetable oil (corn oil, peanut oil or more neutral); 2 Tbs toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp chili paste with garlic; 1/2 C water; 4 Tbs soy sauce; 2 Tbs vinegar - English barley or whatever; 2 Tbs or less of sugar; A lot of fresh ground black pepper - 1/2 to 1 tsp; Fresh grated ginger to taste; Sherry (dry); Clove or more of fresh garlic - crushed; Fresh cilantro - minced; Soba noodles; chopped scallion; chopped boiled ham; julienne of cucumber or zucchini

Servings: persons

3 heaping Tbs unhulled sesame seeds
4 Tbs crunchy peanut butter
2 Tbs vegetable oil (corn oil, peanut oil or more neutral)
2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
1 tsp chili paste with garlic
1/2 C water
4 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs vinegar - English barley or whatever
2 Tbs or less of sugar
A lot of fresh ground black pepper - 1/2 to 1 tsp
Fresh grated ginger to taste
Sherry (dry)
Clove or more of fresh garlic - crushed
Fresh cilantro - minced
Soba noodles
chopped scallion
chopped boiled ham
julienne of cucumber or zucchini

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Combine the following:
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3 heaping Tbs unhulled sesame seeds
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4 Tbs crunchy peanut butter
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2 Tbs vegetable oil (corn oil, peanut oil or more neutral)
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2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
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1 tsp chili paste with garlic
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1/2 C water
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Add and mix in order:
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4 Tbs soy sauce
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2 Tbs vinegar - English barley or whatever
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2 Tbs or less of sugar
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A lot of fresh ground black pepper - 1/2 to 1 tsp
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Fresh grated ginger to taste
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Sherry (dry)
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Clove or more of fresh garlic - crushed
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Fresh cilantro - minced
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Serve with noodles (soba), chopped scallion, chopped boiled
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ham, julienne of cucumber zucchini; or use as a dip for
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vegetables.
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Toast sesame seeds in frying pan and grind lightly with
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mortar and pestle. Mix with above until smooth emulsion
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(mixture will lighten in color and thicken).

2159

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 heaping Tbs unhulled sesame seeds, 4 Tbs crunchy peanut butter, 2 Tbs vegetable oil (corn oil, peanut oil or more neutral), 2 Tbs toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Peanut Sauce falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sesame-Peanut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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