Ecuadorian Peanut Sauce - Salsa de Maní para Llapingachos

Serve this delicious peanut sauce with the cheesy potato pancakes known as llapingachos, a specialty of Ecuador. This sauce is quick to make and delicious with chicken, or serve it with vegetables and brown rice.

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika

1. Place the sliced onion and the milk in a pot. Bring milk to a simmer, and simmer gently, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, to infuse the milk with the flavor of the onion.
   
   
2. Remove from heat and strain to remove onion. Return milk to pot and stir in the peanut butter. Bring to boil and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
   
   
3. Remove from heat and cool. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Season with hot pepper oil if desired.

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