Peanut Sauce Recipe (5 Minutes)

Name: Peanut Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp natural peanut butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp almond milk or water; 1 Garlic clove; 1cm Fresh ginger

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This Peanut Sauce recipe will be your new best friend. It's versatile, flavorful, and so easy to make. You will add it to everything!

If you're a peanut butter lover like me you have to try my special homemade Peanut Sauce recipe. It's thick, creamy, full of flavor and is the perfect sauce to dip with fresh Summer Rolls.

You can also add it to stir-fries as a Thai inspired satay sauce, make Peanut Noodles, and even use it as a salad dressing. I also love using it as a dipping sauce with Crispy Tofu.

This is a simple Peanut Sauce recipe that can be made in less than 5 minutes prep time and is much healthier than many store-bought sauces that can be full of preservatives.

Its also vegan and can easily be made into a gluten free version too.

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Why you’ll love this recipe
Ingredients and Substitutions
How to make Peanut Sauce Recipe
Tips for easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
FAQs
More Peanut Butter Recipes
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Why you’ll love this recipe

Easy to make. This recipe is simple and quick to make at home in less than 5 minutes
It’s versatile. Peanut sauce can be used a dip, dressing, or marinade, making it a versatile addition to any meal
Packed with flavor. The combination of peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients creates a delicious, savory flavor that complements many dishes
It’s nutritious. Peanuts are a good source of protein with healthy fats and is a healthier option than many other sauces or dressings

Ingredients and Substitutions

Peanut Butter, ensure to always use natural peanut butter which only has peanuts and possibly salt as an ingredient. I prefer to use smooth peanut butter for its creamy consistency, however, you can also use crunchy peanut butter. If you are allergic to peanuts, you can also use almond butter as a substitute
Soy sauce, I prefer using a salt-reduced soy sauce however regular is also fine. For a gluten-free option, you can also use tamari
Maple syrup is used for its natural sweetness, you can also use honey or agave
Rice vinegar is used for its acidity to balance out the sweet and salty flavours. You could also add a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice.
Ginger, I love the addition of ginger so I add quite a lot of it. However, I haven't noted an exact amount needed as it has a strong distinct taste that you either love or hate so feel free to add as much as you like.
Garlic also gives a nice kick to the sauce, if you love garlic, feel free to add more than one clove
Chilli (optional) for some optional spice, add red pepper flakes to bring some heat

How to make Peanut Sauce Recipe

Making this Peanut Sauce at home takes no time at all and is way better than store bought.

Add all ingredients to a small bowl (peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, almond milk or water, grated garlic and ginger)
With a whisk, mix to combine until a smooth creamy consistency is achieved. If the sauce is too thick or clumpy, add a touch of milk/water to help it thin out.

Tips for easy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Use a whisk. It's easier to mix all the ingredients together by using a whisk as it breaks through the clumps quicker. You can use a blender or mini food processor too
If you don't have a whisk you can still mix it with a fork, it will just take longer to create a thick creamy consistency. Be patient and keep mixing
Always start with a small amount of milk or water to help thin the sauce to your desired consistency. You can always add more, but you cant take it out

FAQs

What is peanut sauce made of?

My Peanut Sauce recipe is made of peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, fresh ginger, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and almond milk. You can use water instead of milk which will last longer but I prefer using milk.

What do you eat peanut sauce with?

It's perfect as a dipping sauce for summer rolls, it can be added to stir-fries to create a satay sauce, make peanut noodles, chicken, and salads.

How long can Peanut Sauce be refrigerated?

Up to a week if using water in the sauce. If using milk about 3 days. When keeping in the fridge, the sauce will thicken quite quickly. Not to stress, add more milk or water to thin it out and give it a good mix.

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More Easy Sauces

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