Peanut Dressing Recipes

THAI PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cold water; set aside.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, white vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 cup warm water in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch mixture; simmer until the sauce is thick, 1 or 2 minutes. Serve warm. Garnish with chopped peanuts and mint leaves as desired.

GARLICKY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add vegetable oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.

BEST PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Using a wire whisk or electric mixer, whip together the peanut butter, mayonnaise, honey, half-and-half, cream cheese and whipped cream until thoroughly blended.

SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling-hot water; let stand 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain the noodles very well, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl and use kitchen shears to snip the noodles a handful of times.
• Add the carrots, bean sprouts, parsley, basil, mint, cucumber and romaine to the bowl with the noodles. Add the Peanut Dressing and toss to coat the noodles and vegetables. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
• Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Thin out with a little water until a nice spoonable consistency.

THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss salad greens and next 7 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Add to salad mixture and toss to coat. Divide mixture between four plates; top with peanuts and jalapenos if desired.

COLESLAW WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, peanut butter, oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl until well blended.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together cabbages, carrots, peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
• Drizzle dressing over the veggies, toss to coat.
• Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.
• You can make this up to 24 hours ahead and chill, then let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• You will need 1 used-up peanut butter jar - DO NOT RINSE - be sure to leave a little around the sides for flavor. Place all ingredients in jar and then fill with oil almost to the top.
• Replace the lid and shake until no peanut butter clings to the sides of the jar.
• FAT-FREE VERSION:.
• Use left-over tea (any kind, even ordinary pekoe), or fruit juice such as lemonade, limeade or orange juice in place of some or all of the oil.
• NOTE:
• To suit my family's tastes I add more fresh ginger, garlic and pepper than called for.