African Peanut Dipping Sauce
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this luscious African Peanut Dipping Sauce, a flavorful fusion of creamy peanut butter, velvety coconut milk, and tangy tomato paste, balanced with hints of ginger, garlic, and lime juice. Sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with a dash of cayenne pepper, this versatile sauce is simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to your kitchen repertoire. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a bright finish, it pairs beautifully with a variety of dippers, from crunchy veggies to grilled skewers and warm flatbreads. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a bold dipping sauce to upgrade your appetizers, this rich, nutty recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a deliciously satisfying experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Stir over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and water to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly.
Simmer the sauce over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. For a thinner consistency, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a pop of flavor and color.
Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dippers, such as raw or steamed vegetables, grilled chicken skewers, or flatbreads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1024 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 665 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
