Indonesian Peanut Sauce

• 2 tsp. peanut oil
• 1 large shallot, minced ( 1/4 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
• 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice

1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute more, or until just fragrant.
4. Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Stir in lime juice.
7. Serve hot, or at room temperature.

peanut oil, shallot, clove garlic, red pepper, peanut butter, light coconut milk, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, lime juice

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/indonesian-peanut-sauce/ (may not work)