Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. peanut oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 c. water
  
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
  
• 2 tsp. tamarind, dissolved in
  
• 2 tbsp.warm water
• ¥ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• ø tsp. shrimp paste
• 1 c. creamy, natural peanut butter
• (available at most food co-ops)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over
2. medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add water, crushed red pepper,
4. tamarind, salt, sugar, and shrimp paste. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add peanut butter and stir until
6. combined. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often and adding a tablespoon of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
7. Serve warm or hot with sate.