PrintEasy 5-Minute Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
Create this quick, creamy peanut sauce in five minutes using simple ingredients. It works perfectly as a versatile dip, salad dressing, or drizzle for noodles and grilled items.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Thai Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup warm water (or more, for thinning)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick for your needs (for dressing or drizzling), add more warm water, one teaspoon at a time, whisking until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in sriracha or chili garlic sauce if you want added spice.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings; add more vinegar for tang or syrup for sweetness if needed.
- Use immediately as a dip, dressing, or marinade. This sauce is great for meal planning and rivals any best meal delivery services flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- To make this sauce gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You may need to whisk in a few drops of water before serving if it thickens upon chilling.
- If you are looking for quick weeknight meals, this sauce pairs well with simple chicken skewers or vegetable bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0