Ultimate Thai Peanut Sauce
A creamy, nutty, and flavorful Thai peanut sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling, or enhancing your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup warm water (for desired consistency)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha (or red pepper flakes), and minced garlic.
- Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until you have a smooth sauce.
- Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice levels as needed with additional honey/maple syrup or sriracha/red pepper flakes.
- Serve the sauce with fresh vegetables, grilled meats, or as a dressing for salads and grain bowls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- This sauce is creamy, nutty, and packed with flavor!
- It’s fantastic as a dip for veggies or drizzled over noodles.
- Keep a jar handy in the fridge for quick snacks or easy meals.
- A thicker sauce is great for dipping; a thinner sauce works well as a dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg