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Creamy Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

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This creamy, easy Thai peanut sauce is a flavorful condiment ready in just 15 minutes. Combining creamy peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, lime juice, sesame oil, and optional sriracha, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over salads, noodles, or using as a dip. It offers a harmonious balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that enhance any dish.

Ingredients

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Peanut Sauce

  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce or tamari (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (can substitute with apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey (honey is not vegan)
  • Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, adjust for desired heat)
  • Water (to adjust consistency, as needed)

Instructions

  1. Combine peanut butter and soy sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, add ½ cup creamy peanut butter and ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari. Whisk vigorously for 1–2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sweetener: Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey and continue mixing for about 1 minute until it fully dissolves into the sauce.
  3. Incorporate vinegar and lime juice: Pour in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and freshly squeezed juice of one lime. Mix thoroughly for another 1–2 minutes to blend all the flavors.
  4. Add sesame oil: Drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil into the mixture and stir until it is fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in spice: Add 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce according to your preferred level of heat. Stir well to combine.
  6. Adjust texture: Slowly add water one tablespoon at a time, mixing continuously until you reach your desired sauce thickness.
  7. Final seasoning check: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spiciness as needed to suit your preference.
  8. Serve or store: Use the sauce immediately over salads, noodles, or as a dip. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Use honey for sweetness if not vegan; otherwise, stick to brown sugar.
  • Adjust sriracha quantity to control spice levels.
  • Add water gradually to avoid making the sauce too thin.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and stir before serving as the sauce may thicken upon chilling.

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