Far East Peanut Dipping Sauce
Elevate your favorite appetizers and snacks with this rich and versatile Far East Peanut Dipping Sauce! Featuring creamy peanut butter blended with umami-packed soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, this 10-minute recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. A hint of fresh lime juice, aromatic ginger, and garlic infuses the sauce with bold, Southeast Asian-inspired flair, while an optional kick of chili garlic sauce adds customizable heat. Adjust the consistency to your preference and top it with crushed roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch. Perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, fresh veggies, or cold noodles, this condiment is as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional, for spice)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, crushed (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Add rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk together until the mixture develops a uniform texture.
If you want the sauce to have a spicy kick, stir in chili garlic sauce to taste.
Slowly add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more or less water.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or lime juice for brightness).
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with crushed roasted peanuts for added texture.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, fresh vegetables, or noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2351 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*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.
