5 Minute Peanut Sauce

a spoon in a bowl of peanut sauce on top of a black plate with crushed peanuts.

5 stars (10 ratings)

5 Minute Peanut Sauce

This is the best Peanut Sauce you’ll want to use on everything and it only takes 5 minutes! Easy to make with everyday ingredients, it has rich, nutty flavors and a subtle spicy kick.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
2-6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk, as needed or water

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Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until smooth. Start with just 2 tablespoons of coconut milk or water, and add more as needed to thin the sauce.
If serving as a dip, sprinkle with crushed peanuts. The sauce also goes well with cooked vegetables, noodles, buddha bowls, fresh spring rolls, tofu and salads.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container.

Notes

May use no-stir or natural peanut butter.
Peanut allergy? Use almond, cashew or sunflower seed butter.
May use lime juice instead of rice vinegar.
Gluten free? Make sure to use gluten free tamari instead of soy sauce.
For the additional liquid, I usually just use water, but coconut milk will take it to the next level of creamy and delicious!

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