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Who doesn't love the play of all the different flavors? Sweet, salty, spicy, hot, and savory, with the rich flavor of peanut, and a hint of dark sesame oil- it is nearly perfect for the palate!
I love the spicy Chinese Chop salad at Noodles & Co., and I absolutely loved an Asian peanut coleslaw my friend Meg introduced me to several years ago... I do enjoy recreating meals I've tried at restaurants, and I love to tweak recipes from friends, to my own tastes!
This dressing is fab for an Asian slaw, or a chopped salad, a dipping sauce for rice paper veggie rolls, or a veggie dip! I could drink it, but I won't;)
Asian Sweet & Spicy Peanut Dressing
1/4 c olive oil (or rice bran oil)
1/4 c rice vinegar (or raw apple cider vinegar)
1/4 c raw honey
1/4 c organic peanut butter
1 Tbl tamari-gluten free soy sauce
1 Tbl dark sesame oil
1 Tbl crushed ginger (or fresh grated ginger)
1 Tbl crushed garlic (or 4 cloves chopped)
1/2 tsp shiracha (or garlic chili sauce, or Tabasco)
Put all ingredients, except for olive oil, and blend well. Add olive oil in a slow stream until smooth and creamy. FANTASTIC.
*I usually double the recipe. It will keep well in the fridge for weeks.
*You could omit the peanut butter for an Asian vinaigrette.
*I have substituted cashew butter with excellent results!
*You certainly can use regular soy sauce.
*For ginger and garlic, you can substitute powdered or granulated for each, but use only 1 tsp per.
I hope you love this dressing/dip as much as I do!
Yours in health,
Natalie
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