Almond Butter Dip
Dips and veggies are lovely party foods. This recipe has a pleasant, warming, wintery flavor.
Ingredients:
1 C almond butter (organic peanut butter or cashew butter may be substituted)
1 C smooth tomato sauce
1 T curry paste*
1 T fish sauce (or Tamara)
1 T tamari
2 T rice vinegar
1 T balsamic vinegar
2 T fresh basil**
1 T fresh ginger
Here’s How:
Place ginger in food processor and pulse until chopped fine.
Add the basil and pulse again for a few seconds.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse until blended.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Don't be afraid to add more of anything you want, a little at a time.
*I like Mae Ploy Brand Curry Paste (red, green or yellow) - you can find it in most Asian markets. If you don't have the curry paste, you can use 1/4 tsp chili paste and 1/4 c light miso paste. If you want the curry flavor, add 1 tsp curry powder.**Trader Joe's sells tiny cubes of freshly frozen basil that are tasty and convenient. They also have garlic and cilantro cubes which are nice to keep in your freezer.