Description
A quick and easy Thai peanut sauce that adds vibrant flavor to any dish, whether as a dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Water to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by assembling all the wonderful ingredients.
- Whisk Together the Sauce Base: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Add Red Pepper Flakes: If desired, sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water, whisking until you reach your desired thickness.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and tweak sweetness or saltiness as preferred.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use the sauce over noodles, salads, or as a dip.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. The flavors might intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg