3 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4" (inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 c. unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Oriental chili paste
2 tsps. sugar, or more to taste
2-1/2 T. Chinese rice wine vinegar
3 tbsps. soy sauce
1/4 c. Oriental sesame oil
1/4 c. water
1 T. sliced green onion, green part – for garnish
In a food processor with the motor running and the metal blade in place, drop garlic and ginger through the feed tube and process until chopped fine, about 20 seconds. Remove and reserve.
Process 1-1/3 cups of peanuts until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add remaining peanuts, gingergarlic mixture, and remaining ingredients except green onion. Process until combined, about 15 seconds.
Transfer mixture to a serving dish and garnish with green onion. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Serves 6