Description
A quick and flavorful Thai peanut sauce that is creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and sesame oil to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add garlic and grated ginger.
- Gradually whisk in warm water until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
This sauce pairs well with noodles, grilled chicken, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy thai peanut sauce, peanut sauce recipe, thai sauce, peanut dipping sauce