You can make this easy peanut sauce recipe in just 5 minutes! Sweet and spicy, it’s delicious as a dipping sauce and on top of pasta, salads and more.
This peanut sauce recipe is so delicious you’ll want to eat it right off the spoon! It has an amazingly creamy texture with a nutty, light and tangy flavor of peanut butter, lime and sriracha. The ingredient list is short and sweet and you can whip it up in 5 minutes. Try it on peanut noodles, rice bowls or as a dip for spring rolls. You will be enthusiastic!
Recipe ingredients for peanut sauce
Although this peanut sauce recipe is inspired by Indonesian and Thai peanut sauce, it is by no means intended to be an authentic version of those sauces. Often served as a dipping sauce for satay, Thai peanut sauce starts with whole peanuts rather than the peanut butter I use here. It’s also sweeter and more flavorful, and is often made with coconut milk and/or red curry paste. You can check out this Thai Peanut Sauce recipe for reference!
In contrast, this Americanized sauce is smoother and tastier. Here’s what I use to make it:
- peanut butter – Creamy natural peanut butter works best here. The smoother the better. Try almond butter for a fun twist!
- rice vinegar and lime juice – For a sparkling taste. The acidity of the vinegar balances the rich peanut butter nicely, while the lime juice adds a fresh, bright flavor.
- Sriracha – For warmth. Chili garlic sauce would work here too!
- Tamari – It adds a salty, savory taste. Under soy sauce if you don’t have tamari on hand. Be sure to look for certified gluten-free tamari if you want this recipe to be gluten-free.
- Toasted Sesame Oil – For nutty filling.
- maple syrup – Its sweetness balances the rich, flavorful, savory sauce.
- Fresh ginger – There is a refreshing kick.
- And water – To thin the sauce to the desired consistency.
The full recipe with measurements is below.
How to make peanut sauce
This recipe is so easy to make!
Simply add all the ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl…
…and stir until smooth!
If the sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin it out until it reaches your desired consistency. Season to taste and enjoy!
How to use peanut sauce
The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You won’t have any trouble polishing it off! Creamy, hearty and light, it’s super versatile. Here are some of my favorite uses:
What’s your favorite way to use peanut sauce? Let me know in the comments!
Other popular sauces and dressings
If you love this recipe, try one of these delicious sauces or dressings next:
peanut sauce
serves 4
This peanut sauce recipe is super easy to whip together – no blender or food processor required! It’s creamy, nutty, savory, and light. We love it as a dipping sauce and on top of pasta, cereal bowls, and more.
- ½ Cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 to 6 tablespoon Water, as needed
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In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, sriracha, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and 4 tablespoons water. If sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.
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Use as a dip for spring rolls or on top of peanut noodles. See the blog post above for more serving suggestions.