Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce
Elevate your meals with this divine Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce—a luscious, flavor-packed blend that’s as versatile as it is easy to make! Combining the nutty richness of peanut butter with the umami depth of soy sauce, the tangy zing of rice vinegar and lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this sauce is balanced to perfection. Accented with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a touch of sriracha for a gentle kick, it’s all brought together with creamy coconut milk for a silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy sauce pairs beautifully with noodles, grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even as a dip. Whether you serve it warm or chilled, this sauce is the ultimate addition to your recipe collection for effortless meal upgrades.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, sriracha, and lime juice.
Slowly stir in the coconut milk and water, mixing well to ensure a smooth consistency.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and taste the sauce. Add salt to enhance the flavors, adjusting as needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheat gently over low heat, or use it chilled, depending on the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2928 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.0 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1922 mg | 41% | |
*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.
