Thai Peanut Sauce
This Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used as a dip, a dressing, a marinade or a sauce! I love using it in so many ways, and it only takes 5 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (85g) if your peanut butter is thick, microwave is for about 15 seconds first
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon freshly minced ginger (0.5g)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (21g)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (30mL)
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (5mL)
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (1.5g)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional (0.35g)
- 2 tablespoons up to ¼ cup hot water (30mL) for 2 tablespoons, (60mL) for ¼ cup
Instructions
- Whisk the peanut butter, ground ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of the hot water together in a bowl, a jar with a lid (shake vigorously) or a small blender or food processor until smooth.
- Add some of the extra 2 tablespoons of hot water a little at a time to the sauce, whisking it in, depending on whether you need this for a sauce, dip or a dressing, to your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to your preference.This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, or used immediately!
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Notes
To make this gluten free, use gf low sodium soy sauce, or liquid aminos.
This recipe makes ½ cup + 1 tablespoon for the 2 tablespoons of water serving (9 tablespoons), and ¾ cup for the ¼ cup water serving (12 tablespoons). Calories listed in the recipe are for the amount per tablespoon for the 12 tablespoons. It's 66 calories for 9 tablespoons. You can also use powdered peanut butter here to lessen the calories if needed.
What is Thai Peanut Sauce?
Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy, savory-sweet sauce traditionally made with ingredients like roasted peanuts or peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and often coconut milk, lime, or chili for added depth. It’s commonly served with satay, noodles, or as a dipping sauce in Thai cuisine. While there are many variations across regions and homes, the sauce is beloved for its balance of flavors and versatility. This version is inspired by the dishes I enjoyed during my time in Southeast Asia, and adapted to be vegan, allergy-friendly, and easy to make at home.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg