5 medium/large carrots

3 green onions (plus another to garnish if you'd like)

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced ginger

3 tablespoons unsalted peanut butter

1 tablespoon of Ponzu

1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup (to taste)

4 tablespoons of water

sea salt

creaked black pepper

red pepper flakes or siracha (optional)

black sesame seeds (optional)