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Peanut Sauce Recipe
This versatile peanut sauce is full of the best spicy, savory flavors of Thai and Asian cooking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
213 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, American, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon water or more as needed, hot
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sambal, and ginger.
- While whisking, drizzle in hot water to reach the desired consistency. Add additional water for a thinner sauce.
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Notes
- ¾
- Recipe makes about ¾ cup of sauce.
- Optional additions: 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 small clove minced garlic
- For a thinner sauce, use more water, or make it thicker with more peanut butter.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
213
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
1.295mg
(0%)
Potassium
228mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1.295mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.