Peanut Sauce Recipe

peanut sauce recipe

Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe

peanut sauce recipe

This quick and easy Peanut Sauce recipe can be made with just a few simple ingredients in 5 minutes or less! Creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and the heat of Sriracha makes for a delectably smooth, spicy-sweet flavor.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 75 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 193 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup peanut butter (smooth)
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce (Tamari or gluten-free)
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar (honey or coconut sugar)
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or lime juice)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • ½-1 tsp. Sriracha sauce (to taste)
  • 3-6 Tbsp warm water

Instruction:

  1. Add all ingredients, except for the water, to a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Whisk until well smooth and well combined.
  3. Slowly add in warm water 1 tablespoon at a time to help thin it out.
  4. This recipe makes roughly ¾ cup of sauce, or 12 tablespoons. Serve sauce with Fresh Spring Rolls and enjoy!

Best Ever Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

peanut sauce recipe

How to make the best Thai Peanut Sauce ever! This Peanut Sauce Recipe can be used as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, for peanut noodles or with chicken satay.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 0.25 cups

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.25 cups, calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 540 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root (grated)
  • 2-4 tablespoons warm water

Instruction:

  1. Combine all ingredients except water. Whisk to fully combine.
  2. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. I normally use 2 tablespoons for a sauce and up to four if using it for a dressing.

The Very Best Peanut Sauce

peanut sauce recipe

The Very Best Peanut Sauce! Smooth, drizzle-able, garlicky, and gingery with a good spicy sesame kick. Perfect for noodles, salads, protein, or as a dipping sauce!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 195 calories, Sugar 7.5 g, Sodium 711.1 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Saturated Fat 2.9 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste (this is where the “spicy” comes in, so add to taste)
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave
  • a small knob of fresh ginger, peeled
  • a clove of fresh garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup of water

Instruction:

  1. Blend all the sauce ingredients together in a small blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
  2. Find everything in your house that can be dunked in this ridiculously good sauce and then get to work.

5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce

peanut sauce recipe

Creamy, savory-sweet peanut sauce made with 5 ingredients! Perfect for spring rolls, salad rolls, Pad Thai, salads, and more!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 456 mg, Fiber 2.2 g, Sugar 5.1 g, unSaturated Fat 12.51 g

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup salted creamy peanut butter* ((or almond butter or sunflower butter))
  • 1-2 Tbsp gluten-free tamari ((if not gluten-free sub soy sauce // if soy-free sub coconut aminos*))
  • 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup ((or other sweetener of choice))
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce ((or 1 red Thai chili, minced // or 1/4 tsp red pepper flake // adjust to preferred spice level))
  • 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
  • ~1/4 cup water ((to thin))
  • Noodle-Free Pad Thai
  • Easy Tofu Pad Thai
  • Thai Spring Rolls
  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls
  • Quinoa Spring Rolls
  • Collard Green Spring Rolls
  • Rainbow Spring Rolls
  • Curry Roasted Carrots
  • Blissed Out Thai Noodle Salad
  • Thai Sweet Potato Stacks

Instruction:

  1. To a medium mixing bowl add (starting with the amount at the lower end of the measurement range where applicable) peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos), maple syrup, lime juice, chili sauce (or chili or red pepper), and whisk to combine. Add water a little at a time until a thick but pourable sauce is achieved.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, chili garlic sauce (or red chili or red pepper) for heat, lime juice for acidity, or tamari for saltiness. If your sauce has become too thin, add more nut butter. If it’s too thick, thin with more water. For a fun flavor twist, add some fresh grated ginger to taste.
  3. Perfect for salads, spring rolls, noodle dishes, and more! Pairings linked above. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

The Best Peanut Sauce Ever!

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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