Description
This Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to add bold, nutty flavor to your dishes. Perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing, this versatile sauce is a must-have for any home cook.
Ingredients
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Peanut Satay Sauce:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
- â…“ cup warm water or coconut milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes if using.
- Slowly add warm water or coconut milk, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency by adding more liquid if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for tang, or chili for spice.
- Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, drizzle over grilled meats or veggies, or toss with noodles.
Notes
- This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Stir in extra warm water to loosen before using.
- For a nut-free option, sunflower seed butter can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
