Spicy Peanut Sauce

inspiration: beginning cooking series
prep: 5 minutes
cook: 5 minutes
serves: 1 cup of sauce

 Description: This is a perfect dipping sauce for all kinds of asian dishes. I like it best with spring rolls. Tinker with the red pepper flakes to give it some extra kick.

                                          

Ingredients:
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like it hotter)
1 tbs veg oil
1 tbs tomato paste
3 tbs creamy peanut butter
3 tbs hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 cup of water

Directions:
1. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderate heat, stir until garlic is golden.
2. Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer sauce, whisking until thickened about a minute.Store in the refrigerator.