Thai Peanut Sauce Ready in Five Minutes
This incredibly fast and easy Thai peanut sauce comes together in just five minutes with a bowl and a whisk. Creamy peanut butter, tangy lime, and a hint of chili create a perfectly balanced, versatile sauce that works as a dip, dressing, marinade, or stir-fry sauce. It's a homemade secret weapon that transforms simple ingredients into something spectacular.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, no-stir preferred)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2-3 tablespoons warm water (as needed for consistency)
- Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
- 2
Using a sturdy whisk or fork, vigorously stir the ingredients together until they form a thick, cohesive, and glossy paste.
- 3
Add the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously after each addition. Stop when the sauce reaches your desired consistency—thicker for a dip, thinner for a dressing.
- 4
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and whisk one final time to combine.
- 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning: add a pinch more soy sauce for saltiness, a little more honey for sweetness, or an extra splash of water to thin. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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