Description
Get ready to elevate your meals with this *Homemade Peanut Sauce*! Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice, this quick and easy recipe is a must-have for your weekly cooking rotation. Whether you’re looking for an *easy dinner* drizzle, a *healthy snack* dip, or *quick lunch ideas*, this sauce has you covered. Ideal for noodle bowls, wraps, grilled meats, and fresh spring rolls, it’s made with pantry staples and ready in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients in advance by mincing garlic, grating ginger, and measuring out sauces and peanut butter.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and sesame oil. Stir until smooth.
3. Add in the garlic, ginger, and desired amount of sriracha or chili garlic sauce. Mix well.
4. Gradually add warm water, whisking constantly, until desired consistency is achieved.
5. Taste and adjust with more lime, sweetener, or spice as needed.
6. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight container.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for a more wholesome version, but warm it slightly for easy mixing.
Balance is key—always taste and adjust the seasoning for perfect harmony between sweet, salty, and spicy.
If the sauce thickens in the fridge, just stir in a bit of warm water or coconut milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut sauce, easy sauce, quick dip, healthy snack, dressing, dinner ideas, sauce for noodles