The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe

Introduction

This peanut sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect companion for noodles, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. Easy to whip up in minutes, it balances sweet, spicy, and savory notes beautifully.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha. Use a microplane or fine grater to mince the ginger and garlic directly into the bowl. Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The sauce will be quite thick at this point.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of water to the bowl and whisk again until the sauce becomes thinner. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add another tablespoon of water and stir well. Add water gradually to avoid the sauce becoming too runny.
3. Step 3: Use the peanut sauce immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Note that chilling will thicken the sauce. Before using chilled sauce, add a little water or let it come to room temperature to loosen it up.

Tips & Variations

• For a nuttier flavor, toast the peanut butter slightly before mixing.
• Substitute tamari with soy sauce for a different salty profile.
• Adjust the sriracha amount to control the heat level to your preference.
• Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamier, richer sauce.

Storage

Store the peanut sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken when chilled; simply stir in a bit of water or let it sit at room temperature until it reaches your desired consistency before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth?

Yes, crunchy peanut butter can be used and will add extra texture to the sauce, which some people enjoy.

Is this sauce vegan?

Yes, this peanut sauce is vegan as it uses maple syrup and tamari or soy sauce, which are plant-based.

The Best Peanut Sauce Recipe

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A versatile and delicious peanut sauce that’s perfect as a dip, dressing, or marinade. Made with creamy peanut butter, tangy lime juice, savory tamari, sweet maple syrup, and a kick of sriracha, this sauce comes together quickly and can be easily thinned to desired consistency with water.

• Author: Emma
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: Asian-inspired
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Peanut Sauce Ingredients

• ⅓ cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce; see notes)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1–2 tablespoons water (for thinning)

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha together. Finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic using a microplane or knife and add them on top. Whisk everything together until well combined. The mixture will be quite thick at this stage.
2. Adjust Consistency: Add one tablespoon of water to the bowl and whisk again to thin out the sauce. If a thinner sauce is preferred, add another tablespoon of water and stir well. Be cautious not to add too much water at once to avoid making the sauce overly thin.
3. Store or Serve: The peanut sauce can be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Note that the sauce will thicken when chilled, so you may need to add an additional tablespoon of water to thin it out before using or let it come to room temperature to regain its fluid texture.

Notes

• Use tamari for a gluten-free option or soy sauce for a more traditional flavor.
• This sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, rice bowls, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and satays.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha according to your taste preference.
• Storing in an airtight container helps maintain freshness for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
• If the sauce becomes too thick after refrigeration, simply stir in a little water or let it come to room temperature before serving.

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