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The Very Best Peanut Sauce Recipe

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3.9 from 15 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)

Description

This very best peanut sauce is a creamy, flavorful blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a bit of spicy sambal oelek, balanced with sweetness from sugar or honey and fresh ginger and garlic for a zing. Perfect as a dipping sauce for veggies, spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a dressing for noodles and salads, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just minutes using a blender.

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave
  • 1 small knob fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the listed ingredients including peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, sweetener of choice (sugar, honey, or agave), fresh ginger, garlic, and water.
  2. Blend Sauce: Place all the ingredients into a small blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Adjust Consistency and Flavor: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust sweetness or spiciness as preferred.
  4. Serve: Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl. Use it as a dip for vegetables, spring rolls, grilled meats, or as a flavorful dressing for noodles and salads.

Notes

  • You can substitute sambal oelek with another chili paste or remove it to make the sauce milder.
  • Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a healthier version.
  • Adjust the sweetness level by varying between sugar, honey, or agave syrup.
  • This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • If thicker, stir the sauce well before using as it may thicken further upon refrigeration.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/the-very-best-peanut-sauce-recipe/