5.0 from 30 votes
Peanut Sauce
This easy Peanut Sauce recipe is full of flavor and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! Use it as a dipping sauce, dressing, or toss with pasta. It's versatile and a sure winner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce , or tamari
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons honey , or granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 Tablespoons chili oil* , for mild or add more for extra heat
Instructions
- Whisk together until smooth (or use a food processor).
- Uses: Dip for Fresh Spring Rolls, crispy air fryer tofu or veggies. Dressing or sauce drizzle over Asian chicken salad, spring roll bowls, poke bowls, yum yum bowls or coating for peanut noodles.
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Notes
- Yield: Makes about 3/4 up.
- Chili Oil: Could substitute 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha, sambal oelek or chili paste.
- Peanut Butter: Could substitute tahini, for nut free version.
- Make Ahead Instructions: This sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in a saucepan over medium to low heat.
- Freezing Instructions: Pour in a freezer safe bag or container and store in the freezer for up to two months. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
0.2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0.2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.