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4.20 from 5 votes

Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

This delicious peanut sauce offers a little heat and adds tons of flavor to a variety of recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: peanut sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Marie Perry

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chunky peanut butter unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped or grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the water in a bowl and whisk together.
  • Add a little water at a time, stirring until you reach the desired consistency.

Notes

Maple syrup or coconut sugar are suitable alternatives for the brown sugar.
For a gluten free peanut sauce, opt for gluten free soy sauce or substitute coconut aminos.
Stir a quarter cup of coconut milk into the sauce for a creamier version

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg