Description
A creamy and versatile Thai peanut sauce perfect for drizzling, dipping, or as a dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup coconut milk (or water)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar (or lime juice), honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add the Coconut Milk: Slowly combine the coconut milk (or water) while whisking continuously, adjusting until you reach your desired thickness.
- Taste and Adjust: Give it a taste! Adjust lime juice, honey, or soy sauce as needed.
- Spice It Up (if desired): If you’d like that extra kick, mix in Sriracha or chili paste.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro. Enjoy or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg