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Easy Peanut Sauce (Vegan!)

Creamy and luscious! This Thai-style peanut sauce is made with fresh garlic, ginger, and tangy sweetness. Great for dipping, drizzling, and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 (1/3 cup servings)
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Thai , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (I use creamy, natural)
  • 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (or lime)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup hot water (more/less)

Instructions

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  1. Mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a microplane grater for ginger.)
  2. Add all ingredients, except water, to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Heat 1/3 cup water to just under boiling.
  4. Add water a couple tablespoons at a time to peanut mixture, whisking well. Continue adding water and whisking until sauce reaches your desired consistency. Use more water if needed.
  5. Taste and adjust flavors if desired.

Notes

  • Yield: Recipe makes about 1 1/3 cups.
  • Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes, sriracha, or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • For salad dressing: Add more water to thin it out to desired consistency.
  • Recipe originally published April 2018. Updated May 2023. Inspired by The Spruce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1/3 cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.