Chinese Sauce Recipe : Spicy Peanut Sauce

Serves 3 to 4

A spicy peanut sauce for chicken, tempeh, or tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 2 c. water
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1/4 c. onion, diced
• 2 T. chili pepper, ground, *See Note
• 5 T. peanut butter
• 1 T. soy sauce
  
  Choose One:
• 8 oz. soy and rice tempeh, cut into 1/4" cubes
• 2-3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4" cubes
• 1 lb. tofu, cut into 1/4" cubes.

Directions:

1. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, water, and (tempeh/chicken/tofu) in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer for 5 mins. Remove the (tempeh/chicken/tofu). Drain, and save the cooking liquid.
2. Heat the oil in the saucepan, and sauté the onion and chili, until soft.
3. Mix in the cooking liquid, peanut butter, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the (tempeh/chicken/tofu) and mix until coated with sauce.