Best Peanut Sauce

Real Deal Peanut Sauce: a recipe to keep in your back pocket. Perfectly sweet, savory, creamy & drizzle-able. Easily customizable and so versatile! Perfect for spring rolls, salads, noodles and more.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (30g)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (22g // or tamari for gluten free)
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp maple syrup (27g)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15g)
- 1/4 cup runny peanut butter (60g)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (6g)
- 2 tsp ginger (10g)
- 2-4 tbsp water or coconut milk (30-60g)
- 2-3 tsp hot sauce of choice (10-15g // sambal oelek, chili garlic sauce, chili bean paste or sriracha)
- red curry paste (if using, replace with hot sauce)
- hoisin sauce
- mushroom sauce (vegan oyster sauce)
- miso paste
- lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients (starting with lesser amounts) into a blender or food processor and blend until combined. Add more soy sauce or hot sauce to taste. If using as a dressing add 1-2 more tbsp of water or until desired consistency.
- 2
If using any add-ins, start with 1 tsp and taste. Adjust amount to desired taste.
- 3
Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and potato wedges or dressings for wraps, sandwiches, salads, stir fries, noodle bowls, grain and buddha bowls!
- 4
Store peanut sauce in a air tight mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk the sauce again before using.
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