Peanut Dipping Sauce with a Kick
Elevate your snack game with this flavorful and versatile Peanut Dipping Sauce with a Kick! Perfectly balancing creamy peanut butter, tangy rice vinegar, sweet honey, and a bold hit of chili garlic sauce, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Infused with fragrant sesame oil, fresh ginger, and zesty lime juice, this sauce delivers a harmonious mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling. Thin it to your preferred consistency with warm water, making it ideal for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over noodle bowls, or as a bold marinade for grilled meats. With its irresistible combination of vibrant ingredients, this peanut sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili garlic sauce. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Add the sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the bowl. Whisk to incorporate fully.
Gradually mix in the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Continue whisking until smooth.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust (e.g., add more honey for sweetness or chili garlic sauce for more heat) as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% | |
*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.
