1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
1 tablespoon honey or molasses
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 to 2 teaspoons water, as needed
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth
Adjust thickness with water
Adjust sweetness with more honey or sugar
Adjust saltiness with more soy sauce
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator