Asian-style Almond-Cilantro-Sesame dressing for Stir-fry, Noodles, or Salad
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Recipe type: sauce or dressing
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Serves: 5
 
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup brown rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup Grade A maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. tamari
  • ¼ cup ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • pinch red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients except the red pepper flakes and the cilantro in a food processor or high-powered blender such as a Vitamix. A low-powered blender could work but the ginger root may not become completely smooth.
  2. Add the red pepper flakes a pinch at a time until you reach your desired level of heat.
  3. Add the cilantro and blend just until the cilantro is incorporated and chopped finely. If you blend the cilantro in completely the sauce will turn a light golden green color (I've done it, it will still taste fine!).
Recipe by Fit and Fed at http://fitandfed.net/2012/04/14/asian-almond-cilantro-sesame-dressing-stirfry-stir-fry-noodles-salad/