Description
Creamy, nutty, and packed with savory-sweet umami, this Thai peanut sauce is your weeknight flavor hero. Made in under 10 minutes with pantry staples, it transforms anything from noodles to grilled meats into something irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili paste (adjust for spice)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup warm water (to thin)
- Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic.
- Slowly add warm water, whisking until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lime juice for tang, more honey for sweetness, or extra chili for spice.
- Serve immediately or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend in coconut milk. For a low-carb version, use unsweetened peanut butter and keto-friendly sweetener. Nut-free? Try sunflower seed butter or tahini. Double the recipe for meal prep—it stores beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut sauce, thai peanut sauce, easy sauce recipe, quick sauces, gluten-free sauce, stir-fry sauce