Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
75 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
Description
The Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe combines smooth peanut butter with savory soy sauce or Tamari, sweetened by brown sugar or natural alternatives like honey or maple syrup. Rice vinegar or lime juice contributes acidity, while finely minced garlic and adjustable Sriracha add a hint of pungency and gentle heat. Mixing these ingredients creates a creamy and balanced sauce that is thinned with warm water to achieve the desired texture, typically yielding about three-quarters of a cup.
This sauce is traditionally served with fresh spring rolls but can also complement grilled meats, noodles, or vegetable dishes. Its flavor profile features a blend of sweet, salty, tangy, and mildly spicy notes balanced by the creamy peanut butter base.
The recipe includes suggestions for substitutions such as almond or cashew butter, gluten-free soy sauce, and non-nutritive sweeteners. Prepared sauce can be made in advance and kept refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for several months. For serving, it can be warmed briefly to restore smooth texture if chilled.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ½-1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce to taste
- 3-6 tablespoons water warm
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except for the water, to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly add in warm water 1 tablespoon at a time to help thin it out. Stop adding when your desired consistency is reached.
- This recipe makes roughly ¾ cup of sauce, or 12 tablespoons. Serve sauce with Fresh Spring Rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or Tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Almond or cashew butter can substitute peanut butter if preferred.
- Sweeteners can be replaced with stevia extract for lower sugar alternatives.
- Prepare the sauce up to 3-4 days ahead; flavor may gradually diminish over time.
- Store sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 4-6 months.
- Reheat gently in a microwave or let sit at room temperature to restore creamy texture before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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