Asian Peanut Sauce
Creamy, spicy Asian peanut sauce made with Thai-inspired flavors in just 5 minutes. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or tossing with noodles.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil skip for oil-free
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce adjust to spice preference
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon ginger skin removed (or ½ teaspoon powdered ginger for a milder option)
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Thin with warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, for a drizzlable consistency.
- For extra crunch, top with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts when serving.
- Use immediately or store leftover sauce in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust to your liking. For more sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup. More brightness, a squeeze or two of lime. More spice, add extra chili sauce or sriracha (start with 1 tablespoon). For more savory, add a touch of tamari or white miso paste.
- I use unsweetened natural peanut butter, but any kind (crunchy or creamy) will work. If using sweetened, you may need to reduce the sweetener. You can also use almond butter.
- If you don't have a blender, a bowl and whisk work too. Just warm the water.
- Peanut sauce naturally thickens after chilling. Just stir in a little warm water or lime juice until it loosens back up.
- If using a large blender, you may lose a little sauce under the blades. A small blender cup works best for a single batch. If you're doubling or tripling the recipe (highly recommended for meal prep!), a full-sized blender works perfectly.
- If you want a thinner peanut sauce for noodles, bowls, or salad, add more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s how you like it.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
