Peanut-Miso Dressing

Description

The combination of miso and rich peanut butter creates an exciting dressing and dipping sauce that can be prepared in a flash.

Ingredients

• 1 large clove of garlic, peeled
• 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, trimmed and cut into eighths
• ⅓ to ½ cup hot water
• ½ cup unsalted peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons sweet white miso
• about 1 tablespoon shoyu
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• chili oil or ground cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

Procedures

1. Finely chop the garlic and ginger (this should be done with a food processor for best results)
2. If using a food processor, scrape down the work bowl, and add ⅓ cup of water, the peanut butter, miso, and shoyu. (otherwise combine ingredients in a bowl) and blend until smooth. (if you do this by hand, the result will not be smooth, but no less tasty)
3. Add the lime juice and a dash of chili oil (optional), and pulse a few times to distribute.
4. Thin with additional water, if you wish.
5. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
6. Shake well before each use and thin with extra lime juice or water if the mixture thickens on standing.