Peanut (or Cashew) Sauce

This sauce is best when fresh, which is why the recipe is for a small amount. Use it on Mixed Vegetables and Rice, or with 2-4 cups of your favorite steamed vegetable and rice, quinoa or millet.

We much prefer using fresh roasted nuts for flavor and nutritional value. Recent research has found that nuts roasted at 300°F or below and for 10-20 minutes only, lose the least nutritional value. Since many ovens aren’t entirely accurate, we suggest roasting at 250°F for 10-20 minutes. Of course, you could use pre-roasted nuts if you’re in a big hurry, but make sure you buy good quality nuts and store them in the refrigerator. (Once you taste home-roasted nuts, we think you’ll stop buying  the roasted varieties.)

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Inexpensive!

Serves:4people

Serving Size:2 tablespoons

Peanut (or Cashew) Sauce

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Make this small amount of sauce for 2 to 4 cups of steamed vegetables and/or rice. We recommend roasting your own nuts. It's very easy to do, and you'll be surprised how much better they taste when freshly roasted.

• CourseSide Dish
• CuisineAsian

Tools:baking sheet, small bowl, knife and cutting board (optional)

	Prep Time
	5 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10-15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Inexpensive! Serves:4people Serving Size:2 tablespoons

Peanut (or Cashew) Sauce Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan Make this small amount of sauce for 2 to 4 cups of steamed vegetables and/or rice. We recommend roasting your own nuts. It's very easy to do, and you'll be surprised how much better they taste when freshly roasted. CourseSide Dish CuisineAsian Tools:baking sheet, small bowl, knife and cutting board (optional) Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10-15 minutes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raw peanuts or cashews
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh minced or dried ground)
• 2 tablespoons oil (preferably EVOO, peanut or sesame oil

Servings: people

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

For nuts:

1. Preheat toaster oven or oven to 250°F.
2. Spread out the peanuts or cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Stir about halfway through. (Don't roast if using pre-roasted nuts.)

For sauce:

1. Squeeze juice from half a lemon directly into a small bowl straining out seeds, or use about 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice.
2. Mix in soy sauce and ginger with a fork or whisk. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking as you do, until thick and creamy.
3. Add nuts right before serving. Chop first, if desired.

Recipe Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Good on broccoli, bok choy, Napa cabbage, Brussels sprouts, green beans or mixed vegetables.

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