Vietnamese Peanut Sauce, 375ml (2024)

FAQs

What is Vietnamese peanut sauce made of? ›

Vietnamese peanut sauce is simply made with peanut butter, hoisin and garlic for a sweet, tangy and rich sauce. How long can I store homemade peanut sauce? Store leftover homemade peanut sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Water, Sugar, Fish sauce (anchovy extract, salt, water, sugar), Red chilli, Salt, Carrot, Garlic, Citric acid, Acetic acid. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

To make the dipping sauce, in a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha. Whisk in the hot water until sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more water until desired consistency is reached.

Nutritionally, studies have found that eating peanuts or peanut butter has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. They're also an inexpensive protein and healthy fat source. This peanut sauce has a nice kick to it with the Sriracha, which is a chili sauce.

Your father was probably talking about the Vietnamese national food condiment called : “Nuoc Mam” which is liquid fish sauce. (FYI, it comes in various grades of quality. It is quite nutritious in vitamins and minerals. Used in its pure state it can be quite smelly.

Nuoc mam - Fish sauce

One of the most well-known and essential components of Vietnamese cuisine is fish sauce. This sauce is vital to almost every Vietnamese meal served across the country. It is made from salted fish, mostly anchovies, that have been fermented for months or even a year.

Like me, she knew that nuoc mam is, in fact, fish sauce, and explained that when you refer to the dipping sauce version of nuoc mam, you either call it "nuoc mam pha," which means "mixed fish sauce," or "nuoc mam cham," which means "fish sauce for dipping."

Instructions. To a medium mixing bowl add (starting with the amount at the lower end of the measurement range where applicable) peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos), maple syrup, lime juice, chili sauce (or chili or red pepper), and whisk to combine.

How to thicken peanut sauce. If you accidentally add too much water to your peanut sauce, simply whisk in small amounts of peanut butter to adjust the consistency, You may also need to add other ingredients to maintain the flavor balance. Peanut butter powder also works in place of peanut butter to make this adjustment ...

What goes with peanut sauce? ›

Vegetables are an indispensable ingredient in a normal meal in Vietnam, it is often a balance between vegetables and meat. Dishes are usually low in fat, are mostly made from fresh food, and the ratio of fried and grilled dishes is not much. Therefore, Vietnamese cuisine is one of the healthiest cuisines.

Peanuts are popular in Vietnamese cuisine, used as a main ingredient, a garnish, and in sauces.

Peanut Sauce (1 tablespoon) contains 1.7g total carbs, 1.3g net carbs, 3.6g fat, 1.8g protein, and 43 calories.

In Vietnamese, hoisin sauce is called tương đen. It is a popular condiment for phở, a Vietnamese noodle soup, in southern Vietnam.

South East Asia is known for their use of nuts, making it a challenging destination for nut-allergy sufferers. The good news is that nuts are typically used as a garnish, so they can usually be omitted from dishes. In Vietnam, I was often able to eat pho, as long as I ensured they left off the peanut garnish!