Cashew Dipping Sauce Zwt Ii Asia
Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Cashew Dipping Sauce is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Blended from rich raw cashews, silky coconut milk, and a tangy mix of soy sauce, lime juice, and rice vinegar, this vegan-friendly (when using maple syrup) dipping sauce is elevated with hints of fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of chili paste for a subtle kick. Perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a drizzle over noodles, or a complement to grilled meats and vegetables, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame oil for an extra boost of aroma and flavor. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious—this cashew-based sauce is sure to become your go-to for adding an exotic twist to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Chili paste (like sambal oelek)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over them to cover. Let them soak for 15-20 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili paste, and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or honey for sweetness.
If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and drizzle with sesame oil for added flavor.
Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright and herbaceous note.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce with spring rolls, grilled meats, vegetables, or noodles. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1845 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
