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Easy 5-Minute Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce

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Make this quick, creamy peanut sauce in five minutes using simple ingredients. It works well as a dip, dressing, or marinade for various dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water (or more, for thinning)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients near your mixing bowl or jar.
  2. Add the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger to a medium bowl.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together until they are mostly combined.
  4. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick for your needs, add more warm water, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling.
  5. Stir in sriracha or chili garlic sauce, if you want added spice.
  6. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings; add more sweetener for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.
  7. Use immediately as a noodle sauce, salad dressing, or dipping sauce for spring rolls or vegetables.

Notes

  • For a thinner peanut dressing, increase the warm water content.
  • To make this a vegan peanut sauce, confirm your sweetener is maple syrup or vegan sugar.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • If the sauce thickens upon chilling, whisk in a small amount of warm water before serving.

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