Ginger Peanut Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your stir-fry game with this ultra-flavorful Ginger Peanut Stir Fry Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 5 minutes! Creamy peanut butter pairs perfectly with savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness, while freshly grated ginger and minced garlic infuse it with bold aromatics. A dash of sesame oil adds a nutty depth, and for those who love a little heat, optional red pepper flakes bring a subtle kick. This versatile, homemade sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, making it an irresistible addition to your favorite stir-fried vegetables, noodles, or protein. Designed to fit effortlessly into busy schedules, it’s a must-have recipe that’s not only simple to whip up but also stores beautifully for meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Stir in sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. If a thinner sauce is preferred, add an extra tablespoon of water.
For a hint of spice, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes (optional).
Taste the sauce, and adjust for sweetness, saltiness, or acidity as needed by adding more honey, soy sauce, or rice vinegar.
Use immediately with your stir fry, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2317 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*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.
