Peanut Sauce

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4.9

54 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Cuisine

    Thai, American

Peanut Sauce

Peanut Sauce combines creamy natural peanut butter with tangy lime juice, rice vinegar, and a touch of heat from sriracha, balanced by maple syrup and toasted sesame oil. Fresh grated ginger adds brightness, while water adjusts the sauce consistency, making it versatile for dipping or drizzling.

Description

This Peanut Sauce features a smooth base of creamy natural peanut butter enlivened by the acidity of fresh lime juice and rice vinegar. Sriracha provides a mild spiciness that harmonizes with the sweet notes of maple syrup. Toasted sesame oil lends a subtle nutty flavor, and fresh grated ginger introduces a warm, aromatic freshness. The sauce can be thinned with water to achieve the ideal texture for use as a dipping sauce or as a flavorful dressing for noodles. The balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and nutty elements makes this sauce adaptable to various dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup peanut butter creamy natural
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons water as needed

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, sriracha, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and 4 tablespoons of the water. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or on peanut noodles. Find additional serving suggestions in the blog post above.

Notes

  • Yield is approximately 1¼ cups, suitable for multiple servings.
  • Add water gradually to reach preferred sauce thickness.
  • Use fresh lime juice and grated ginger for best flavor.
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