Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, water, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili and simmer until it thickens a bit, about 5 minutes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:For a thicker dipping sauce, use only ¼ cup water. Experiment with the peanut butter to hoisin sauce ratio to achieve your preferred flavor.Wine Advice:(Wine pairing is typically not applicable for a dressing, but consider a light, slightly sweet white wine like Gewürztraminer if serving with a dish.)