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Peanut Sauce

A versatile, creamy peanut sauce with lime, soy, and a touch of chili — perfect for satay, noodles, rice bowls, and dipping vegetables.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: peanut sauce, satay sauce, peanut dressing, dipping sauce, Asian sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 0 About 3/4–1 cup (serves 4 as a sauce)
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 –1 tsp chili paste or sriracha
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger optional
  • 1/3 –1/2 cup warm water or coconut milk to thin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional
  • Toasted chopped peanuts and lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Place peanut butter in a medium bowl.
  • Add soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger if using.
  • Add chili paste a little at a time, tasting for desired heat.
  • Whisk in sesame oil and fish sauce if using for extra depth.
  • Gradually add warm water or coconut milk to reach the desired consistency, whisking until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning: more lime for brightness, sugar for sweetness, or soy for saltiness.
  • For a thinner dressing add additional warm water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped toasted peanuts and a lime wedge.
  • If using as a glaze for satay, warm gently over low heat before brushing on skewers.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 1.5g