Easy Peanut Sauce for Spring Rolls
Elevate your spring roll game with this quick and flavorful Easy Peanut Sauce recipe! In just 5 minutes, you'll whip up a creamy, rich dipping sauce made with pantry staples like peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of lime juice for zesty brightness. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil, this versatile sauce is perfectly balanced between sweet, salty, tangy, and nutty flavors. Adjust the consistency with warm water to your liking, and garnish with crushed peanuts for added crunch. Ideal for fresh spring rolls, this homemade peanut sauce also pairs beautifully with salads, noodles, or grilled meats. Pro tip: Make extra and store it in the fridge for up to five days for a ready-to-go solution to your dipping needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and maple syrup or honey.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and combined.
Add the sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Gradually add the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add more water if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl and sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired for added texture.
Serve immediately with spring rolls or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 551 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*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.
