Description
This Best Ever Thai Peanut Sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful blend of natural peanut butter, tangy rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, and ginger. Perfect for drizzling over salads, dipping spring rolls, or tossing with noodles, this versatile sauce combines savory, sweet, and spicy elements in just five minutes.
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari/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 peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, pressed garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Slowly add warm water one tablespoon at a time to the mixture, whisking continuously until you achieve your desired sauce consistency. Use 2 tablespoons of water for a thicker sauce ideal for dipping or drizzling, or up to 4 tablespoons for a thinner dressing suitable for salads or noodles.
Notes
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce amount to control the spiciness.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor; do not substitute with bottled lime juice if possible.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a smoother texture, use natural peanut butter that contains only peanuts without added sugar or oil.
