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My recipe for this easy Peanut Sauce requires just a handful of simple ingredients! In a matter of minutes, you can have this staple sauce on hand for a variety of different dishes.
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A delicious, homemade, easy peanut sauce made with just a handful of simple ingredients! There’s a reason I’m calling this one “easy” because trust me, it could NOT get any easier to make. It’s as simple as whisking all the ingredients together in a matter of seconds and pouring it into a container, that’s it, that’s all. Skip over priced store bought sauce and make your own at home!
Why Make This Peanut Sauce
- Simple Ingredients
- Versatile Sauce
- Easy To Make
- Better Than Store Bought!
This versatile sauce can be used for a wide variety of dishes, from marinades to salad dressings, dips and more! It’s one of those sauces that you wish you had on hand at all times, and now you can! With my easy recipe you’ll have this staple thai sauce whipped up in no time.
Ingredient Notes
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- Peanut Butter –Smooth peanut butter works best for this sauce because we want it to have a smooth, creamy texture.
- Soy Sauce – I opt for low sodium to control the salt levels in the sauce!
- Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is always best, but store bought will work as well!
- Honey – The honey is going to add a nice balance of sweetness to the sauce.
- Chili Sauce – To add a bit of spice and added flavor. You can find this sauce in your local grocery store!
- Aromatics – Fresh, mincedgarlic& Fresh, grated ginger.
How To Make Peanut Sauce
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- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add more water if needed.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Peanut Sauce Taste Like?
This sauce has a smooth consistency with a hint of peanut flavor. It is sweet and spicy and an excellent addition to a variety of Thai dishes.
What Can I Use Peanut Sauce For?
Peanut saucecan be used for whatever your heart desires! Use it as a sauce or marinade for chicken, meat and vegetables, add flavor to dishes such as lettuce wraps, noodle bowls or satays, use it as a saladdressing, or as a dippingsauce! It’s an extremely versatile sauce.
Can I Heat Up This Peanut Sauce?
This sauce is great because it’s good either warm or cold. To reheat, pour thepeanut sauceinto a smallpan and heat on low heat, adding a tablespoon or two of water until it reaches the right consistency. I found reheating it in the microwave tends to separate the sauce so I always heat it on the stove!
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Tips
- If you’re allergic to peanuts or you’re not a fan of the peanut flavor, you can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter instead!
- If your sauce is too thick for your liking, try thinning it outby stirring in one tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Storing
Your sauce will keepfor up to a week if refrigeratedin an airtight container. Take thesauceout of thefridgeabout 30 minutes before serving to let it come to room temperature for convenience.
Freezing
Peanut saucefreezes well, soyou can make a double or triple batch andfreezethe leftovers!Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
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More Great Recipes To Try
- Peanut Butter and Bacon Cookies
- Spicy Peanut Noodles
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
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My recipe for this easy Peanut Sauce requires just a handful of simple ingredients! In a matter of minutes, you can have this staple sauce on hand for a variety of different dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 inch ginger piece (roughly chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup water (or more as needed)
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Instructions
Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add more water if needed.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.
Equipment
Notes
- Recipe yields about 1 cup of sauce.
- If you’re allergic to peanuts or you’re not a fan of the peanut flavor, you can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter instead!
- If your sauce is too thick for your liking, try thinning it outby stirring in one tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Your sauce will keepfor up to a week if refrigeratedin an airtight container. Take thesauceout of thefridgeabout 30 minutes before serving to let it come to room temperature for convenience.
- Peanut saucefreezes well, soyou can make a double or triple batch andfreezethe leftovers!Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1servingCalories: 115kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Sodium: 239mg (10%)Potassium: 112mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 7mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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