*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Malaysian Peanut Dressing

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dressings                        Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      large         Clove -- garlic
   1      slice         Ginger root -- peeled 1/4"thick
   1                    Fresh Thai or other small
                        Hot chili -- seeded optional
   1      tablespoon    Oil
     1/2  cup           Peanut butter
   1      cup           Hot water
     1/4  teaspoon      Tumeric
   1      teaspoon      Brown sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      To 1 ts anchovy paste -- option
   2      teaspoons     Lime juice;fresh -- strained
                        Asian hot sauce or cayenne
                        To taste
                        Salt to taste

Grind garlic in food processor along with ginger root and chili,or finely mince with knife.
Heat oil in medium saucepan over low heat.Add garlic mixture and saute,stirring,2 minutes.
Add peanut butter,hot water,turmeric,brown sugar, and anchovy paste and mix well
.Cook over low heat,stirring often,until smooth,2 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in
 lime juice.Season to taste with hot sauce and salt.Transfer to bowl and cool
.Taste and adjust seasoning,if cooled dressing is to thick to pour,gradually stir
 in addtional 1 or 2 tablespoons water.Makes about 1 1/4 cups...

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