Description
This authentic Thai peanut sauce recipe is a creamy, flavorful condiment perfect for dipping, drizzling, or dressing your favorite dishes. Made with natural unsweetened peanut butter, tamari, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili garlic sauce, it balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes for a versatile sauce that complements everything from satay skewers to noodle bowls.
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
- 2-4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, add the natural unsweetened peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, pressed garlic cloves, and grated ginger. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and form a smooth mixture.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Use about 2 tablespoons of water for a thick dipping sauce or up to 4 tablespoons for a thinner dressing.
Notes
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter to avoid excessive sweetness; conventional peanut butter may require reducing the brown sugar.
- If using standard peanut butter, try lowering brown sugar to 1 tablespoon to balance flavors.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
