Description
This homemade peanut sauce is the ultimate combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, dipping spring rolls, or adding extra flair to grilled meats and veggie bowls.
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Whisk together ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Add water: Slowly incorporate warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until reaching desired consistency.
- Adjust flavors: Taste and adjust with more lime juice, honey, or soy sauce as needed.
Notes
- This versatile sauce pairs well with noodles, spring rolls, grilled meats, and veggie bowls.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week; add a splash of water to loosen if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
