Description
A delicious creamy peanut sauce that is perfect for dipping or drizzling over salads and noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½–1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- ¼–½ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar or lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce.
- Whisk until it starts to come together. It will look thick and lumpy at first — don’t panic.
- Slowly drizzle in warm water, a couple tablespoons at a time, whisking continuously. Keep adding water until you reach your desired consistency. For a dip, you’ll want it thicker. For drizzling over noodles or salad, make it looser.
- Taste and adjust. Need more salt? Add a splash more soy sauce. Too thick? More water. Want more tang? Add another squeeze of lime juice or vinegar.
- Don’t be afraid to taste as you go and adjust until it’s perfect. That’s what makes homemade so much better than a jar — it’s exactly how you like it.
Notes
- Perfect for salads, noodles, and as a dipping sauce.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg