Description
This Thai peanut sauce is creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and a little spicy—perfect for dipping, drizzling, and dressing noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2–1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
- 1/4–1/3 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili sauce.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add warm water while whisking to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—more lime for tang, honey for sweetness, chili sauce for heat.
Notes
- Use natural unsweetened peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Substitute maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add water gradually to control thickness.
- Stores well in the fridge up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg