Homemade Peanut Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy homemade peanut sauce recipe perfect for dipping, drizzling, or adding to your favorite dishes. This creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce combines peanut butter with savory soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and a hint of chili paste for a flavorful finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or PB2 combined with water)
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp Asian garlic chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp warm water (more if needed)
Instructions
- Melt the peanut butter: Warm the peanut butter in the microwave until slightly melted to soften it, which will make the sauce easier to stir and blend. This step can be skipped if desired.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the low sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, Asian garlic chili paste, and ground ginger to a small bowl with the melted peanut butter.
- Whisk to smooth consistency: Whisk all ingredients together, gradually adding the warm water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, thick but pourable consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors as needed—add more soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for tanginess, or chili paste for heat to suit your preference.
Notes
- This sauce can be made with peanut butter or powder peanut butter like PB2 combined with water for a lighter option.
- Adjust the water quantity to achieve your desired consistency.
- Store sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Great as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or drizzle over grilled meats and vegetables.
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