Peanut Sauce
This quick and easy Thai Peanut Sauce is creamy, savory, and slightly sweet with a hint of spice. Perfect as a dip, dressing, marinade, or sauce, it’s made with simple pantry staples and comes together in just 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dips
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1/3 cup natural peanut butter (microwave 15 seconds if thick)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup hot water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients except hot water in a bowl, jar, blender, or food processor until smooth.
- Gradually add hot water until desired consistency is reached for a sauce, dip, or dressing.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for best consistency.
- Adjust sweetness, saltiness, and spice to taste.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or liquid aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute with almond butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter if allergic to peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 488mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/peanut-sauce/
