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Peanut Sauce

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.04.21
Updated: 01.04.21

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My recipe for this easy Peanut Sauce requires just a handful of simple ingredients! In a matter of minutes, you can have this staple sauce on hand for a variety of different dishes.

peanut sauce in a bowl garnished with crushed peanuts and red pepper flakes.

A delicious, homemade, easy peanut sauce made with just a handful of simple ingredients! There’s a reason I’m calling this one “easy” because trust me, it could NOT get any easier to make. It’s as simple as whisking all the ingredients together in a matter of seconds and pouring it into a container, that’s it, that’s all. Skip over priced store bought sauce and make your own at home!

Why Make This Peanut Sauce

  • Simple Ingredients
  • Versatile Sauce
  • Easy To Make
  • Better Than Store Bought!

This versatile sauce can be used for a wide variety of dishes, from marinades to salad dressings, dips and more! It’s one of those sauces that you wish you had on hand at all times, and now you can! With my easy recipe you’ll have this staple thai sauce whipped up in no time.

Ingredient Notes

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  • Peanut Butter – Smooth peanut butter works best for this sauce because we want it to have a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Soy Sauce – I opt for low sodium to control the salt levels in the sauce!
  • Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is always best, but store bought will work as well!
  • Honey – The honey is going to add a nice balance of sweetness to the sauce.
  • Chili Sauce – To add a bit of spice and added flavor. You can find this sauce in your local grocery store!
  • Aromatics – Fresh, minced garlic & Fresh, grated ginger.

How To Make Peanut Sauce

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  1. Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add more water if needed.
  2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

What Does Peanut Sauce Taste Like?

This sauce has a smooth consistency with a hint of peanut flavor. It is sweet and spicy and an excellent addition to a variety of Thai dishes.

What Can I Use Peanut Sauce For?

Peanut sauce can be used for whatever your heart desires! Use it as a sauce or marinade for chicken, meat and vegetables, add flavor to dishes such as lettuce wraps, noodle bowls or satays, use it as a salad dressing, or as a dipping sauce! It’s an extremely versatile sauce.

Can I Heat Up This Peanut Sauce?

This sauce is great because it’s good either warm or cold. To reheat, pour the peanut sauce into a small pan and heat on low heat, adding a tablespoon or two of water until it reaches the right consistency. I found reheating it in the microwave tends to separate the sauce so I always heat it on the stove!

a spoon pouring some peanut sauce in a bowl.

Tips

  1. If you’re allergic to peanuts or you’re not a fan of the peanut flavor, you can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter instead!
  2. If your sauce is too thick for your liking, try thinning it out by stirring in one tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Storing

Your sauce will keep for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. Take the sauce out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving to let it come to room temperature for convenience.

Freezing

Peanut sauce freezes well, so you can make a double or triple batch and freeze the leftovers! Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

peanut sauce in a bowl garnished with crushed peanuts and red pepper flakes.

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peanut sauce in a bowl garnished with crushed peanuts and red pepper flakes.

Peanut Sauce

4.75 from 28 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 8
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My recipe for this easy Peanut Sauce requires just a handful of simple ingredients! In a matter of minutes, you can have this staple sauce on hand for a variety of different dishes.

Equipment

  • KitchenAid 7-cup Food Processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter smooth
  • 1 inch ginger piece roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ⅓ cup water or more as needed
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Instructions

  • Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until well combined. Add more water if needed.
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.

Recipe Notes

  1. Recipe yields about 1 cup of sauce.
  2. If you’re allergic to peanuts or you’re not a fan of the peanut flavor, you can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter instead!
  3. If your sauce is too thick for your liking, try thinning it out by stirring in one tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  4. Your sauce will keep for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. Take the sauce out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving to let it come to room temperature for convenience.
  5. Peanut sauce freezes well, so you can make a double or triple batch and freeze the leftovers! Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 115kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Sodium: 239mg (10%)Potassium: 112mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 7mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Sauce
Cuisine:Asian, Thai
Keyword:peanut sauce, peanut sauce recipe
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  1. Olivia Daly says

    January 11, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    This was soo simple and delicious!! Took me like 5 minutes to make it and I’d say half that time was just trying to peel the ginger without wasting it haha!

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 11, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Too funny! Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Olivia Daly says

    January 11, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious and sooo simple to make at home. Took like 5 minutes and I’d say half that was just trying to peel the ginger without wasting too much haha!

    Reply
  3. Rebekah says

    January 5, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Is the chili garlic sauce sweet?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 5, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      The chili sauce itself isn’t sweet. But when you add the rest of the ingredients, along with the honey – It balances the flavor and adds a smidge of sweet.

      Reply

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