The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe
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The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe
Description
The Best Peanut Sauce combines smooth peanut butter with tamari or soy sauce as the salty base, brightened by fresh lime juice and sweetened with maple syrup. The addition of minced fresh ginger and garlic introduces aromatic warmth and sharpness, complemented by sriracha which brings a controlled, spicy heat. Together these elements create a complex sauce that balances sweet, savory, sour, and spicy notes.
The preparation includes whisking all ingredients into a thick mixture before thinning with water to achieve the desired pourable consistency. This flexibility allows the sauce to be used over noodles, as a dip for vegetables, or as a dressing for salads and bowls.
The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to five days, though it thickens when chilled. Stirring in a bit of water or letting it return to room temperature restores its smooth texture.
The recipe notes recommend using natural creamy peanut butter containing only peanuts and salt for best results. Alternatives like almond or cashew butter can be used, as well as tamari or coconut aminos for dietary adaptations. Adjust salt levels accordingly when swapping these ingredients.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce; see notes)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 inch ginger minced, fresh
- 1 garlic minced, clove
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha. Use a microplane to finely mince the ginger and garlic on top. Whisk well until the ingredients are mixed. (It will be thick at this point.)
- Add a tablespoon of water to the bowl, and whisk again until the sauce is thinner. If you want an even thinner sauce, add another tablespoon of water, and stir again. Be careful not to add too much water at once, so the sauce won't get too thin.
- This peanut sauce can be used right away or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken when chilled, so you may need to add another tablespoon of water when you get it out of the fridge later. Or let it come to room temperature to thin out again.
Notes
- Use all-natural creamy peanut butter with just peanuts and salt for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or tahini instead of peanut butter if desired.
- Tamari is commonly a gluten-free soy sauce alternative; check labels to confirm gluten content.
- For a soy-free option, use coconut aminos but add extra salt as it is less salty.
- This sauce stores in the fridge up to 5 days; it thickens when cold and can be thinned with water or warmed gently.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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