Peanut Sauce
This easy homemade peanut sauce is the perfect balance of sweet & savory, with zesty lime and a tiny bit of heat from the red chili flakes. Made with pantry staples, it' can be used as a dip, stir fry sauce, or as a salad dressing!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup all natural peanut butter note 1
- 2 teaspoons ginger finely grated; note 2
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce I use reduced sodium; note 3
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes note 4
Instructions
- Combine- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar. Stir or shake until smooth.
- Store- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Use as a dip, condiment, or stir fry sauce.
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Notes
- processed nut butters with added ingredients will alter the texture and consistency of this peanut sauce, so we recommend sticking with all natural. Almond butter also works great in this recipe!
- a microplane works great for this
- for a gluten-free version, swap for tamari, coconut aminos or liquid soy seasoning
- the spice is very mild with this amount; feel free to increase!
- refrigerate for up to 2 weeks; let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before using
- freeze for up to 6 months; thaw on the counter for 1 hour or in the fridge overnight
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg