Spicy Hazelnut Sauce Food

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the chocolate hazelnut spread, heavy cream, orange zest, vanilla and cayenne, if using, in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk until blended and hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm, poured over your favorite ice cream or dessert, topped with roasted hazelnuts, if using.

SPICY HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Purée nuts with water, garlic, salt, cilantro, vinegar, and cayenne in a blender or food processor until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified.

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook scallions, garlic and ginger, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring. Simmer sauce, stirring, until smooth and cool to room temperature. Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. If sauce is too thick after chilling, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
• Serve sauce with grilled poultry or meat, on noodles, or as a dressing for spinach salad.

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat oil over medium heat and sauté the scallions, garlic and ginger (about 1 minute).
• Add/stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring.
• Simmer the sauce until smooth, then cool to room temperature.
• *NOTE* If you are refrigerating the sauce, and you find that the sauce is too thick after chilling, stir in a couple of tablespoons of hot water and stir until combined, adding more hot water until the sauce is of the right consistency.
• This sauce is best served at room temperature.