Name: Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (85g) – if thick, microwave for about 15 seconds first; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon freshly minced ginger (0.5g); 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup (21g); 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (30mL); 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (5mL); ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (1.5g); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, 0.35g); 2 to 4 tablespoons hot water (30mL to 60mL) – for desired consistency

Description

This Thai Peanut Sauce is a quick and versatile condiment perfect for adding a deliciously creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy flavor to your dishes. Made with natural peanut butter, ginger, maple syrup, and soy sauce, it can be used as a dip, dressing, or sauce for noodles, salads, grilled meats, or vegetables. Ready in just 5 minutes, this sauce is both easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences.

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

⅓ cup natural peanut butter (85g) – if thick, microwave for about 15 seconds first
¼ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon freshly minced ginger (0.5g)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup (21g)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (30mL)
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (5mL)
½ teaspoon sesame seeds (1.5g)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, 0.35g)
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water (30mL to 60mL) – for desired consistency

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Instructions

Mix Ingredients: Whisk together the peanut butter, ground ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of hot water in a bowl, jar with lid (shake vigorously), or small blender/food processor until smooth.
Adjust Consistency: Gradually add the remaining hot water a little at a time, whisking it in until you achieve the desired thickness for your sauce, dip, or dressing.
Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or saltiness as desired. This sauce can be used immediately or stored in the fridge for later use.

Notes

If your peanut butter is thick, warming it briefly in the microwave helps with easier mixing.
Crushed red pepper flakes are optional; omit them if you prefer a milder sauce.
Add hot water gradually to customize consistency for dipping, drizzling, or dressing.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
This sauce works great with noodles, grilled chicken, tofu, salads, and steamed vegetables.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Thai