Best Peanut Sauce (Easy!) Recipe
Introduction
This easy peanut sauce is rich, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of heat. It’s a versatile condiment that brightens salads, noodles, or grilled dishes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha. Finely mince the ginger and garlic, then add on top. Whisk well until the ingredients are fully mixed; the sauce will be thick at this stage.
- Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of water to the bowl and whisk again until the sauce thins out. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add another tablespoon of water and stir well. Add water gradually to avoid making the sauce too runny.
Tips & Variations
- For a nuttier flavor, try using toasted peanut butter or lightly toast the fresh ginger before mincing.
- If you want a milder sauce, reduce the sriracha or omit it entirely.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamier texture.
Storage
Store the peanut sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will thicken when chilled, so stir in a little water or let it come to room temperature before using to restore a smooth consistency.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular soy sauce instead of tamari?
Yes, regular soy sauce works well as a substitute for tamari. Tamari is gluten-free and slightly less salty, but either will give great flavor.
How can I make the sauce spicier or milder?
To increase spice, add more sriracha or a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a milder sauce, reduce or omit the sriracha and consider adding a little extra maple syrup to balance.
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Best Peanut Sauce (Easy!) Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ½ cup 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy and flavorful peanut sauce recipe combines creamy peanut butter, tangy lime juice, and a hint of spice from sriracha to create a perfect dipping sauce or dressing for a variety of dishes. Quick to prepare and versatile, it can be used immediately or stored for later use.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce; see notes)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin sauce as desired)
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and sriracha. Using a microplane, finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic directly over the bowl to capture maximum flavor. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. The mixture will be quite thick at this stage.
- Adjust consistency: Add one tablespoon of water to the bowl and whisk again to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add an additional tablespoon of water and stir well. Take care not to add too much water at once to avoid overly diluting the sauce.
- Store or serve: Use the peanut sauce immediately as a dipping sauce, dressing, or drizzle. Alternatively, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. Note that the sauce will thicken when chilled; before serving refrigerated sauce, add a tablespoon of water or let it warm to room temperature to loosen the consistency.
Notes
- Substitute tamari with soy sauce if needed.
- Add water gradually to control sauce thickness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Let refrigerated sauce come to room temperature or add water before use to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: peanut sauce, easy peanut sauce, vegan sauce, Asian sauce, dipping sauce, salad dressing, quick sauce
