Chinese Peanut Dressing

Course :	Salad Dressings
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4 - 6

Ingredients:

1	slice	fresh ginger peeled and sliced in half -- (1/2-inch-thick)
8	cloves	garlic -- peeled
1	teaspoon	hot chile paste -- or more to taste
1/2	cup	smooth peanut butter or more if -- necessary
1/4	cup	soy sauce
3 1/2	tablespoons	sugar
3 1/2	tablespoons	chinese black vinegar or
3 1/2	tablespoons	worcestershire sauce
3	tablespoons	toasted sesame oil
5	tablespoons	chicken broth or water or more if -- necessary

Preparation:

In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, finely chop the ginger and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed and process until smooth. The dressing should be the consistency of heavy cream. If it is too thick, add more water or chicken broth; if too thin, add more peanut butter. Refrigerated, in a covered container, the dressing will keep for 2 to 3 weeks. Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Nutritional Information:

285 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 4634mg Sodium