SERVE THIS INDESCRIBABLY YUMMY SAUCE WITH RAW OR grilled vegetables like asparagus, zucchini sticks, red pepper strips, carrots, and broccoli, as well as pita chips. It is also makes a great marinade for vegetables, poultry, pork, fish, and shellfish. Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Fresh Ginger-Soy Sauce (page 122) marries beautifully with this dipping sauce.
MAKES 2 CUPS
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup chunky peanut butter
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons dark honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Combine all ingredients and mix well. To use as a marinade, pour the sauce over meat or vegetables and marinate for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator. For serving as a dipping sauce, refrigerate until ready to serve.