5-Minute Thai Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Thai
5-Minute Thai Peanut Sauce
Description
The sauce starts with coconut milk heated and combined with red curry paste to introduce Thai-inspired spice and depth. Natural unsweetened peanut butter adds creamy, nutty richness without excess sweetness. Soy sauce and sugar provide a balance of salty and sweet, while white or rice vinegar brings acidity to brighten the profile. A touch of sesame oil rounds out the flavor with its aromatic nuttiness.
The ingredients are whisked together and gently simmered for a few minutes to meld and thicken the sauce. Alternatively, it can be prepared by blending ingredients without heating, resulting in a tasty but less thick version. The sauce is smooth, saucy, and carries mild heat adjustable by the amount and brand of curry paste used.
Stored refrigerated, it keeps for several weeks, ready to enhance a variety of dishes with Thai flavors. The recipe notes emphasize the importance of natural peanut butter to avoid overpowering sweetness and suggest brands and amounts to control spiciness.
Ingredients
- 1 coconut milk light or regular, 13.5 ounce can
- 3-4 tablespoons red curry paste see note
- 1 cup peanut butter natural unsweetened creamy
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ cup sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often so it doesn't scorch, for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the sauce cool slightly. Transfer it to a container or jar, cover, and keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Notes
- Add red curry paste gradually to control the sauce's heat to your preference; brands vary in spiciness.
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter to maintain an authentic peanut flavor and avoid excess sweetness or odd texture.
- The simmering step deepens flavor and thickens the sauce but can be skipped if pressed for time; blending ingredients raw still yields a tasty sauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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