Not particularity “authentic” but a good, easy substitute.

Ingredients:

• 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled
• 1 small garlic clove
• ½ c creamy peanut butter
• 2 Tab soy sauce
• 1 Tab fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp (packed) light brown sugar
• ¼–½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. With motor running, drop ginger and garlic clove into a blender.
2. Blend until finely chopped.
3. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1/3 cup water
4. Blend, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if needed to thin, until smooth.
5. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and chill.
6. Bring to room temperature before using.

Do Ahead: Peanut sauce can be made 3 days ahead.

Servings:  4

Source:  Bon Appitite