5 from 42 votes
The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe
The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe blends creamy peanut butter with tamari, lime juice, and maple syrup for a balanced mix of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Fresh minced ginger and garlic add sharpness and warmth, while sriracha provides a mild kick. Water adjusts the consistency making it suitable as a dip, drizzle, or dressing. This sauce is versatile and can be stored refrigerated for several days, layering flavor with minimal ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Vegan
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% 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.