Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
134 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce
Description
Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce combines peanut butter and hoisin sauce with hot water and freshly squeezed lime juice (or rice vinegar) to create a smooth, emulsified sauce. Whisking these ingredients together while the water is hot ensures the peanut butter blends fully without lumps. The sauce thickens as it cools but can be thinned with additional warm water to your preferred consistency.
Its texture is creamy with a balance of savory, sweet, and citrusy notes typical of Vietnamese dipping sauces. Optional crushed roasted peanuts add crunch and sriracha adds heat, giving a customizable depth of flavor depending on taste.
This sauce is ideal served with fresh spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables. It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator, then stirred or thinned with warm water before serving to regain a smooth texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ⅔ cup water boiling, or coconut soda
- 2 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed, or vinegar
- peanut optional, crushed, roasted, for serving
- sriracha optional, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Bring water to a boil using the stovetop or microwave. You’ll need it hot to help everything mix together smoothly.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the hot water, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and lime juice (or rice vinegar). Use a whisk or fork to mix until the sauce is completely smooth and well blended. It may look separated at first, but keep mixing—it’ll come together!
- Adjust the Consistency: The sauce will naturally thicken as it cools. If it’s too thick for your liking, simply stir in a little more warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the sauce into small dipping bowls. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts for crunch and a drizzle of sriracha for a little heat, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use warm water to help the peanut butter blend smoothly into the sauce.
- Whisk thoroughly to achieve a silky-smooth consistency; initial separation will resolve with mixing.
- Taste and adjust the flavor balance by adding more lime juice, hoisin, or sriracha to suit preferences.
- This sauce can be stored refrigerated and stirred well before use; add warm water as needed to desired thickness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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