Spicy Peanut Sauce
Transform your dishes with the bold, creamy flavor of this Spicy Peanut Sauce—a versatile and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with smooth peanut butter as the star ingredient, this sauce is elevated with the savory depth of soy sauce, the zesty tang of lime juice, and the perfect balance of sweetness from honey. A spicy kick from Sriracha or chili garlic sauce is complemented by fragrant hints of fresh ginger and garlic. The silky richness of coconut milk or water allows you to tailor the consistency, while sesame oil and rice vinegar add a nutty, aromatic finish. Perfect as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or marinade, this irresistible sauce can be garnished with crushed peanuts for an added layer of texture and flair. Quick, flavorful, and adaptable, it's a must-have for your culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk or water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha or chili garlic sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the coconut milk or water, a little at a time, whisking continuously to achieve your desired consistency. For a thicker sauce, use less liquid; for a thinner sauce, add more.
Stir in the sesame oil and rice vinegar for added depth of flavor.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice for tang, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for more heat.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring, to meld the flavors. This step is optional but enhances the taste.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired, and enjoy as a dip, dressing, or marinade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.7 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2900 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*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.
