Thai Peanut Sauce
Get ready to elevate your meals with this rich, flavorful Thai Peanut Sauce, a perfect balance of creamy, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy. Made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and a zesty splash of lime juice, this sauce is enhanced by the umami of soy sauce, the sweetness of brown sugar, and the heat of sriracha. Fresh ginger and garlic add aromatic depth, while sesame oil provides a finishing touch of nutty richness. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a velvety sauce ideal for dipping, drizzling, or tossing with noodles. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and serve it with satay, spring rolls, or grilled veggies for an irresistible taste of Thai cuisine. Quick, versatile, and undeniably delicious, this homemade Thai Peanut Sauce will become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or other preferred hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, ginger, and garlic.
Place the saucepan over low heat and stir the mixture continuously to prevent sticking and burning.
Gradually add water to the saucepan while stirring, adjusting the amount to reach your desired sauce consistency.
Continue to stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil for additional flavor richness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for tanginess or more soy sauce for saltiness.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve as a dipping sauce or drizzle over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.3 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2256 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1446 mg | 31% | |
*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.
