Peanut Sauce

This is good on udon noodles, tofu, or chicken, and pairs especially well with snow peas.  I used to use sesame oil in this, but I’ve given up on trying to keep it on hand because it always goes rancid.  Freshly toasted sesame seeds give the same great flavour, and a nice crunchy texture too.

• ½ c peanut butter (the kind with nothing but dry roasted peanuts)
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed; plus an equal amount of minced ginger
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp sambal oelek
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or another tbsp tamari if you’re vegetarian)

Mix thoroughly in a small bowl.  Makes about ¾ c, or enough for 4 servings of noodles or whatever.