Spicy Peanut Sauce

Description
Making your own sauce with real peanut butter and spices will take more time, but the effort and results are worth it. This red-hot peanut sauce is a simplified accompaniment to the noodles, meat dishes, or other meals. Crushed peanuts always work for this, too.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup creamy, all-natural peanut butter
 * ½ cup coconut milk
 * 4 oz. silken tofu
 * 1 shallot, peeled
 * 1 tsp. Thai red curry paste
 * 4 tbsp. lime juice
 * 3 tbsp. granulated sugar, brown or white only
 * 2 tbsp. white miso
 * 3 tbsp. tamari soy sauce
 * fresh jalapeño, minced, optional
 * 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper powder, optional

Directions

 * 1) Combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
 * 2) Thin with water as needed. Pour on the peanut mixture in the large saucepan but bring this to a boil, if desired.
 * 3) Spoon or scoop the homemade, spiced peanut sauce into a fresh jar then reserve this in the refrigerator. Use on noodles, meat, cooked rolls, or other meals.

Nutritional Information
Servings: 3 cups or 3-5 tablespoons or teasoons