Javanese Peanut Sauce

• small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)↗1
• peanut oil2 tablespoons
• cardamom↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• smooth peanut butter↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar, firmly packed↗1⁄4 cup
• soy sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• liquid red pepper seasoning↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute onion in the peanut or vegetable oil just until soft, in a small frying pan; stir in the cardamom.

2. 2

   Blend peanut butter with brown sugar in a small bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients, then stir in the cooled onion mixture.

3. 3

   Let stand at room temperature until serving time.