Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy homemade peanut sauce that’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for drizzling over your favorite dishes like noodles, salads, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch cayenne pepper
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- water, as needed
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and a couple pinches of fresh cracked black pepper into a large measuring cup or bowl.
- Whisk mixture: Whisk vigorously until the sauce is well combined, smooth, and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Adjust consistency: Gradually add water a little at a time, whisking until you reach your desired sauce consistency—thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the peanut sauce over your favorite dishes or use it as a dip. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth sauce texture.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control spiciness.
- For gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a splash of warm water if the sauce thickens after refrigeration.
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