Light Thai Peanut Dressing
Pureed eggplant is the star player in this tantalizing peanut dressing. Jarred red bell peppers add depth, and a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter are all you need to get that yummy peanut flavor. Use in salads, as a dip with spring rolls, or as a base for pad thai.
Pureed eggplant isn’t just for baba ghanoush: This finger-licking-good sauce gets its creamy-fluffy texture from the versatile purple veggie. Roasted red peppers lend delicate sweetness and a beautiful red hue to the peanut-based dressing, while sambal oelek kicks things up a notch. Toss this oil-free sauce into salads, serve it as a dip with spring rolls, or use it as a base for pad Thai. The sky’s the limit when you have a go-to Thai peanut dressing up your sleeve!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into large pieces (12 oz.)
- ½ cup jarred roasted red bell pepper, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoons sambal oelek
- 1½ teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a nonstick skillet combine eggplant and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook over medium 10 to 15 minutes or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggplant to a blender. Add the next seven ingredients (through garlic). Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in basil.
- Transfer dressing to a glass jar. Cover and chill for up to 5 days.
Courtesy: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-menus-collections/vegan-thai-recipes/
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