Description
Spicy Peanut Sauce is a creamy, flavorful condiment combining rich peanut butter with a kick of heat and tangy notes. Perfect for dipping, drizzling over salads, noodles, or grilled meats, it adds a delicious Asian-inspired zest to many dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup warm water (to thin sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Gradually add warm water while whisking to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more chili sauce for heat or honey for sweetness.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugar or oils.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less water depending on use.
- Great as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled chicken, or as a salad dressing base.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy peanut sauce, peanut dipping sauce, Asian peanut dressing, creamy peanut sauce, vegan peanut sauce