Peanut Thai Dressing | Cathy’s Vegan Kitchen

Peanut Thai Dressing Perfect for salads, sandwiches or stir-fries. Light and tangy, this peanut Thai dressing recipe can be made lower-fat with a secret ingredient.

When I make an Asian salad or my Grilled Asian Sesame Tofu Vegetable Slaw, I always make my Peanut Thai Dressing recipe. Peanut Thai dressing goes well with vegan stir fries or vegan Thai veggie noodle bowls. This peanut dressing is, without a doubt, simply irresistible.

Peanuts mixed with fresh lime juice, a few dashes of spicy sriracha, and fresh ginger root scream Thai flavor. Peanut Thai dressing is perfect for salads and stir-fries, and I even add it to my baked potatoes or as a sauce on sandwiches.

Peanut Thai dressing ingredient

• Homemade Peanut Butter: Homemade peanut butter is made by grinding peanuts in a food processor until they become peanut butter.
• Lemon Syrup: Lime juice gives the dressing a fresh citrus flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar adds acidity as well as sweetness.
• Low Sodium Soy Sauce: I used low-sodium soy sauce because peanut butter already contains sodium.
• Pure Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is a natural way to add sweetness without adding sugar.
• Fresh Ginger Root: Fresh ginger root is delicious, spicy, and sweet, and while ginger retains some of that peppery spice and sweetness, its flavor is much milder. If you look for high-quality ground ginger, you may find the flavor more intense and reminiscent of fresh.
• Red Chilli Flakes (Optional): Red pepper flakes add a little zing to the sauce. However, if you don’t like spicy, skip it.
• Water: Water thins the dressing.

Replace the peanut Thai dressing ingredient

• Instead of peanut butter, use almond butter (or preferred peanut butter) or 4 tablespoons of PBfit peanut butter powder..
• Or, choose any creamy peanut butter brand you like.
• If using jarred peanut butter with added sugar, do not use maple syrup; The peanut sauce will be too sweet.
• If you don’t have fresh limes, try bottled lime juice.
• Champagne vinegar is often used in place of rice vinegar.
• For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or liquid aminos instead of low-sodium soy sauce.
• A pinch of red pepper substitutes red pepper flakes in this peanut sauce recipe.

Variety of recipes

• If the dressing seems too thick, thin with water until it’s the consistency you like.
• To add a spicy kick to the Thai peanut dressing, add more red pepper flakes to taste.
• This peanut Thai dressing is a dip or spread, reduce the amount of water. Also, be aware, it thickens in the fridge.
• Use all natural peanut butter without sugar for a healthy Thai dressing.
• And, if you want a low-fat peanut Thai dressing, try PBfit Peanut Butter Powder.

How to Make Peanut Thai Dressing

With just a few common pantry items, you can make this easy dressing in a high-speed blender.

If you’re interested in making your own homemade peanut butter, all you need are salted peanuts and a food processor..

Believe it or not, all you have to do is grind peanuts, and only peanuts, in a food processor until smooth. When you make your own peanut butter at home, it contains no sugar, preservatives or added oils.

But don’t forget to refrigerate homemade peanut butter to keep it fresh.

To make the dressing, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. As a result, it will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator if it lasts longer 🙂

Recipe suggestions

First, I love the peanut dressing on the Asian Chopped Salad.

Zoodol is another great idea as a sauce for Pad Thai recipes.

Also, I love this dressing on vegan stir fries.

Recipe FAQs

advice

• Skip the maple syrup in the ingredients when using jarred peanut butter with sugar.
• Add the jarred peanut butter, so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blender.
• Opt for almond or cashew butter instead of peanuts.
• For gluten-free options, use Tamari or Liquid Aminos.

Try the delicious Peanut Thai Dressing on a salad, bowl, or sandwich, or use it as a dip!

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📖 Recipe

Peanut Thai Dressing

Cathy Carmichael

Peanut Thai dressing is perfect for salads, sandwiches or stir-fries. Light and tangy, this peanut Thai dressing recipe can be made low-fat using a secret ingredient.

Q. Time 5 minutes

total time 5 minutes

course Sauces, Dips and Dressings

cuisine the asian

serving 6 serving

calories 88 kcal

instructions

• Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (peanut butter at the end to prevent clumping).

• Blend on high until smooth.

• Refrigerate until ready to use.

• Thai Peanut Dressing will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Comment

• If the dressing seems too thick, thin with water until it’s the consistency you like.
• To add a spicy kick to the Peanut Thai Dressing, add more red pepper flakes to taste.
• This peanut Thai dressing is a dip or spread, reduce the amount of water. Also, be aware, it thickens in the fridge.
• For a healthy peanut Thai dressing, use all natural peanut butter without sugar.
• And, if you want a low-fat peanut Thai dressing, try PBfit Peanut Butter Powder.
• Skip the maple syrup in the ingredients when using jarred peanut butter with sugar.
• Opt for almond or cashew butter instead of peanuts.
• For gluten-free options, use Tamari or Liquid Aminos.
• When using jarred peanut butter, add the peanut butter so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blender.

nutrition

Worship: 6gCalories: 88kcalSugars: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fats: 1gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg

Oh! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher and vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is completely plant-based vegetarian. I truly believe that what we eat and how we live determines our health and the preservation of our planet! 🙂