Easy Peanut Sauce in 5 Minutes
How to make peanut sauce in 5 minutes with pantry staples and a whisk. It's sweet, spicy, and offers a Thai peanut sauce variation—great for summer rolls, noodles, salads, and satay.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
- fork or whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
- 1 (1-inch) knob Fresh Ginger peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic finely grated
- 2-3 tablespoons Cold Water add more as needed
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the PEANUT BUTTER, SOY SAUCE, RICE VINEGAR, MAPLE SYRUP, SRIRACHA, GINGER, and GARLIC until smooth.Alternatively, you can blend everything in a food processor or high-speed blender until smooth.
- Add the WATER and whisk again until the sauce is well blended. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a few splashes of water to loosen it. If it becomes too thin, stir in a bit more peanut butter to thicken.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Peanut butter temperature matters for mixing. For easier whisking and a smooth texture, let the peanut butter come to room temperature or gently warm it before mixing.
If you're using a sweetened peanut butter like JIF, taste it first before adding any sweetener—you may not need to add it.
If the peanut sauce isn't smoothing out, add splashes of liquid and keep whisking until it smooths out to your liking.
Always taste as you go. Want more tang? Add a splash of vinegar. Craving more sweetness or spicy? Add a bit more maple syrup or Sriracha to taste.
Peanut sauce thickens in the fridge. For serving, let it sit out for 30 minutes or microwave in 15-second intervals to loosen.
Thai-Peanut Sauce Variation
Use 1 teaspoon of fish sauce instead of soy sauce to give the sauce that salty, umami flavor. Add the juice from a lime for a tangy, authentic Thai flavor. Replace the water with canned coconut milk for a creamier, richer texture. Add more to adjust the consistency as needed. Add extra sriracha or a pinch of Thai chili powder, depending on how spicy you like it.Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoons | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg