Peanut Sauce

Peanut Sauce

Creamy, tangy peanut sauce with a hit of lime and chili, ready in minutes.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 130/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This smooth peanut sauce balances rich peanut butter with soy sauce, lime, and a touch of sweetness for a versatile condiment. Whisk it together on the stovetop or simply stir it by hand for a quick no-cook version. Serve it with spring rolls, grilled satay, noodles, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

  2. Whisk over medium-low heat until smooth and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil and chili flakes.

  4. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice, soy sauce, or warm water to reach desired tanginess and consistency.

  5. Serve warm, or let cool to room temperature; sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.

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Peanut Sauce

This smooth peanut sauce balances rich peanut butter with soy sauce, lime, and a touch of sweetness for a versatile condiment. Whisk it together on the stovetop or simply stir it by hand for a quick no-cook version. Serve it with spring rolls, grilled satay, noodles, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

10 min 16 oz 130 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste

Method

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

  2. 2

    Whisk over medium-low heat until smooth and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil and chili flakes.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust with additional lime juice, soy sauce, or warm water to reach desired tanginess and consistency.

  5. 5

    Serve warm, or let cool to room temperature; sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.