Hoisin Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce, I use Tamari
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Saute garlic in oil til fragrent. Do not burn! If you burn it, start over.
Stir in remaining ingredients except peanuts.
Bring to a slight simmer, then remove from heat.
Let cool and divide among individual bowls if desired. Sprinkle with peanuts.