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Thai-Style Peanut Sauce Recipe

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4.3 from 8 reviews

This vibrant and creamy Thai-Style Peanut Sauce is a quick and versatile condiment perfect for adding a burst of flavor to noodles, grilled meats, vegetables, or salads. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and fresh lime juice, this sauce combines the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy notes in just minutes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha (or spicy chili sauce)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the fresh juice from 2 limes into the mixture and whisk again to incorporate the tangy citrus flavor evenly throughout the sauce.
  3. Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water one tablespoon at a time while whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency—whether thicker as a dip or thinner for drizzling.
  4. Serve or Store: Use immediately as a dipping sauce or dressing, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your heat preference.
  • To make the sauce creamier, you can blend it in a food processor for a smoother texture.
  • This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, or as a noodle dressing.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Thai