Make the easiest condiment to upgrade your meals & snacks in under 5 minutes! This easy Peanut Sauce literally goes with everythingggg - noodles, veggies, chicken, spring rolls- you’ll never run out of dipping possibilities & it makes everything better. Whisk it up anytime using pantry staples and if that’s not a lowkey flex, I don’t know what is.
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🎥 Watch How to Make Peanut Sauce
🥘Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: The KEY ingredient to your peanut sauce, so use your favorite. I prefer using smooth peanut butter to have more control over the crunchy texture. Add JUST enough crushed peanuts to make your heart sing 😉
- Soy Sauce: Using regular soy sauce here for saltiness and umami.
- Sesame Oil: This intensifies the nuttiness in your peanut sauce - a little goes a long way!
- Rice Vinegar: Just a splash of rice vinegar brightens up the peanut sauce and balances the rich creaminess from the peanut butter and saltiness from the soy sauce!
- Chili Oil: An absolute MUST for spicy peanut sauce! Again, use your favorite here but I gotta say, it’s tough to beat homemade chili oil because it’s SO easy to make and adjust perfectly to your taste buds!
See recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Make this easy peanut sauce recipe by whisking together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, then gradually add water until it’s your desired consistency. Keep in mind, the more water you add, the more diluted the flavor gets too, so taste as you go!
If you prefer your peanut sauce with extra crunch and texture, mix in crushed peanuts.
If you like your peanut sauce extraaaa smooth, combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
I love this simple peanut sauce as is (and also hate washing the extra dishes honestly lol). But you do you boo - you are the sauce boss!
Once the peanut sauce is just how you like, you’re ready to dip, dunk, and drizzle over everythingggg!
🥗 Ways to Enjoy This Peanut Sauce Recipe
This is a delicious peanut sauce for spring rolls but don’t stop there…
- Toss it together with noodles for a mountain of creamy Peanut Noodles done in under 10 minutes!
- Serve it as a dipping sauce for smoky grilled Chicken Satay, Chicken Wontons, Crispy Golden Tofu, or crisp veggies.
- Drizzle over chewy crunchy Shrimp Spring Rolls or a fresh salad for an extra richness.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Store your peanut sauce in an airtight container (I love using small mason jars) in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Yes! And I hope you do! Drizzle in your favorite chili oil (store-bought or homemade), sriracha, or sambal to make it a spicy peanut sauce.
Peanut sauce thickens over time, but you can thin it out with a splash of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
You can enjoy it cold from the fridge or warm! If it’s thickened too much in the fridge, portion out the amount you need and add enough water to loosen up the sauce but don’t add too much so it won’t get too diluted.
For warm peanut sauce, portion out what you need and gently heat it in the microwave for a few seconds until just warm.
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Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Watch How to Make It!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic cloves minced
- 2 - 4 teaspoons chili oil homemade or store-bought, adjust to your spice level
- ½ - 1 ½ tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- Crushed peanuts for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the water. Alternatively, you can combine evertything in a food processor for a smoother texture.
- Slowly add in water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with spring rolls, chicken satay, or noodles!
Notes
- Serving Size: This recipe makes about ½ cup and the serving size accounts for 1 tablespoon.
Nutrition
Exact calculations may vary. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
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