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Peanut Sauce

Whip up this smooth and creamy Peanut Sauce recipe in just 5 minutes and have it on hand for making Pad Thai, lettuce wraps, a dip for spring rolls, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: peanut sauce, peanut sauce recipe, peanut sauce with peanut butter
Servings: 14 people

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (see note)
  • 4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce , or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (whisked in to desired consistency)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients until well blended (starting with 2 tablespoons of the water. If it's too thick, add in the third tablespoon.)
  • Enjoy as desired.
    It's perfect for chicken satay, Pad Thai, spring rolls, and more. Suggestions and storage info in the article.)

Notes

Type of peanut butter to use. I recommend using a regular processed peanut butter, such as the JIF or Skippy brand. Natural peanut butter does not have the same consistency, even if it's a "creamy" natural peanut butter, and is more likely to separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg