Peanut Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
44 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Peanut Dressing
Description
The Peanut Dressing mixes fresh garlic and ginger with acidic lime juice and rice vinegar for brightness, balanced by savory soy sauce and sweet honey. Creamy peanut butter adds body and richness, while toasted sesame oil contributes a nutty aroma. Red pepper flakes provide gentle heat that can be adjusted to taste. The ingredients are blended together until smooth to create a cohesive dressing with a balanced flavor profile, combining tangy, sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
This dressing's consistency can be customized by varying the amount of rice vinegar to make it thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling. It keeps well when refrigerated in a proper container for two to three days, making it a convenient and flavorful addition to meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoon ginger or to taste, fresh, minced
- 4 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until combined.
Notes
- Reduce rice vinegar quantity to achieve a thicker dressing consistency suitable for dips.
- Adjust the amounts of ginger and red pepper flakes to control the dressing’s spiciness level.
- Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 44 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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