Georgia Peanut Sauce — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1 Tbsp shallot, minced
• 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh jalapeños, minced
• 1 /2 c coconut milk
• 1 /4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 /4 cup cottonseed oil
• 1 /4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons soy
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 /2 tsp lime zest
• 2 Tbsp cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 /2 tsp salt
• 1 /4 tsp cayenne pepper