Peanut Sauce--Mary Jo

4 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon of sugar
2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
juice of 1/3 lime (or to taste)
1 teaspoon of chili powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (or to taste--powdered ginger is ok too)

optional ingredients/substitutes:
sesame seeds
mint
cilantro
coconut milk

Directions:
stir, more or less in order given. Add water a little at a time & stir to thin to desired consistency.