Peanut Butter Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this rich and velvety peanut butter sauce, a quick and easy recipe bursting with bold, savory-sweet flavors. Made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and a hint of rice vinegar, this sauce gets a flavor boost from fresh garlic, zesty ginger, and a touch of sesame oil. A drizzle of honey (or maple syrup) balances the saltiness, while sriracha or chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat. Finished with a splash of lime juice for brightness, this versatile sauce can be whipped up in just 5 minutes and customized to your taste. Perfect for drizzling over noodles, dipping fresh veggies, or pairing with grilled chicken, this irresistible peanut butter sauce will become your go-to condiment for easy and flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha or chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
Add the honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha or chili sauce. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the flavors.
Slowly add the warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for heat.
Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Stir well before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2968 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1726 mg | 37% | |
*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.
