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BEST Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

This creamy Thai peanut sauce comes together in under 5 minutes with pantry staples. It's nutty, tangy, sweet, and perfect for noodles, dipping, or drizzling over veggies!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl medium

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 0.75 cup Peanut butter made with just peanuts and salt
  • 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1-2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Warm water to thin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add all ingredients except the warm water.
  • Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
  • Gradually add warm water while whisking to reach your preferred consistency.
  • Taste and adjust flavors with more lime juice, maple syrup, or soy sauce if needed.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight glass jar. Stir before using. Sauce thickens in fridge, thin with a touch of water if needed. Customize with more sweetness, tang, spice or umami depending on your taste!