Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Get ready to elevate your snacks and meals with this irresistible Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce! Bursting with bold flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness. The heat comes from sriracha, balanced perfectly with zesty lime juice and fragrant sesame oil. A touch of minced garlic and ginger adds depth and complexity, while optional garnishes like crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro bring extra texture and color. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over noodles, or pairing with grilled vegetables and meats. With its perfect blend of sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy flavors, this Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined into a smooth paste.
Gradually add hot water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Stir in the lime juice and sesame oil for an added layer of flavor.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding more sriracha for heat, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness, as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle with crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro for garnish.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, vegetables, or noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2148 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*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.
