Description
This easy peanut sauce recipe combines savory soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, tangy lime juice, and a hint of spice to create a versatile and flavorful sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling, or enhancing your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and a couple pinches of fresh cracked black pepper into a large measuring cup or mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Sauce: Whisk vigorously until the mixture is well combined, smooth, and creamy. This may take a few minutes to fully incorporate peanut butter into the liquid ingredients.
- Adjust Consistency: Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the peanut sauce reaches your desired thickness and pourability.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use the peanut sauce immediately as a dipping sauce, drizzle over salads or grilled meats, or incorporate into your favorite stir fry dishes.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, add more water gradually to thin it out.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option, but you may need to whisk longer for smoothness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper depending on your preferred spice level.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Perfect accompaniment for spring rolls, grilled chicken, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: peanut sauce, Asian sauce, dipping sauce, easy peanut sauce, peanut butter sauce, quick sauce, vegetarian sauce
