Can I make this Thai peanut sauce recipe in advance?

Yes, you can transfer leftovers to an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can I make peanut sauce without peanuts?

Sure! It won't be peanut sauce, but you can use creamy almond butter if preferred. Just keep in mind that the taste and texture will change slightly.

What is the difference between peanut satay and peanut sauce?

Peanut satay is a dish made with skewered meat (usually chicken) and a peanut satay sauce. However, peanut sauce is the sauce itself and can be used in a variety of recipes.

Easy Peanut Sauce (Refined Sugar-Free)

Name: Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe (Refined Sugar-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 7-8 Tablespoons natural peanut butter (preferably creamy and no sugar added); 1-2 Tablespoons gluten free tamari (to taste); 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar or honey; 1 Tablespoon sriracha chili sauce or Asian chili garlic sauce; 2-3 teaspoons grated ginger; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely minced or pressed garlic; 2-4 Tablespoons warm water or canned coconut milk as needed (for a creamier version, use coconut milk)

Description

Skip store-bought options, and make this easy peanut sauce recipe with just eight ingredients in five minutes instead!

Ingredients

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7-8 Tablespoons natural peanut butter (preferably creamy and no sugar added)
1-2 Tablespoons gluten free tamari (to taste)
1 Tablespoon coconut sugar or honey
1 Tablespoon sriracha chili sauce or Asian chili garlic sauce
2-3 teaspoons grated ginger
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon finely minced or pressed garlic
2-4 Tablespoons warm water or canned coconut milk as needed (for a creamier version, use coconut milk)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Gradually add water or coconut milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency. If the sauce is still lumpy after mixing in the grated ginger and garlic, blend it with an immersion blender until smooth.

Notes

Ingredient Tips – Opt for natural peanut butter without added sugar to better control the sweetness and avoid hydrogenated oils. Almond butter or even sunflower seed butter may be substituted.

Consistency Tips – The thickness of the sauce also depends on the thickness of the peanut butter. For a thicker dipping sauce, use about 2 tablespoons of water or coconut milk. For a thinner consistency—great for salads or marinades—use closer to 4 tablespoons or more water or coconut milk. If you’re making Peanut Sauce Noodles you’ll need additional coconut milk to thin out the sauce for the noodles

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: condiment
Method: no bake
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ cup
Calories: 198
Sugar: 6.8 g
Sodium: 362.1 mg
Fat: 15.6 g
Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 6.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg