Description
This easy Thai peanut sauce recipe is a quick and versatile condiment perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, tossing into salads, or using as a dip for spring rolls. It offers a creamy texture and a vibrant flavor balance characteristic of Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and soy sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and soy sauce or tamari.
- Add sweetness: Incorporate the brown sugar or honey, mixing until well blended.
- Mix in acidity: Pour in the rice vinegar and lime juice, stirring to combine the flavors.
- Incorporate oil: Add sesame oil to deepen the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Adjust for spice: If you prefer a spicy kick, mix in sriracha or chili garlic sauce.
- Add water: Slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency – smooth but not too runny.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness and spiciness as needed.
- Serve or store: Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust consistency by adding more water if the sauce is too thick.
- Experiment with ginger or garlic for added flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Stir before serving if the sauce has been stored.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 113 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A