Peanut Dipping Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk peanut butter, hoisin sauce, water, tomato paste, and chili sauce, if using, in small bowl.
2. 2
   Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in peanut butter mixture; bring to simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 3 minutes. (Sauce should have ketchup-like consistency. To thin, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until proper consistency is reached.).
4. 4
   Transfer to bowl; cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature.