Description
A creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced Thai peanut sauce that’s ideal for dipping, drizzling, or tossing with noodles and salads. Easy to make with pantry staples and bursting with authentic flavors of peanut butter, lime, garlic, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or sriracha (adjust to taste)
1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water (to thin sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup (or honey), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Gradually add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency—smooth and pourable.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes or sriracha, adjusting the heat level to your liking.
- Taste the sauce and adjust flavors as needed—add more lime juice for tang, maple syrup for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
- Use immediately as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, drizzle over noodles or salads, or even use it as a flavorful marinade.
Notes
If you prefer a milder sauce, leave out the red pepper flakes or sriracha altogether.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Stir before using, adding warm water if necessary to thin the sauce.
Feel free to substitute almond butter or cashew butter for the peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
