Easy 5-Minute Creamy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Make the best homemade peanut sauce in just 5 minutes. This creamy, Thai-inspired recipe works perfectly as a versatile dipping sauce, salad dressing, or drizzle for noodles and bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (optional, for mild spice)
- 3 to 5 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients near your mixing bowl or jar.
- Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and Sriracha (if using) to the bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until they form a thick paste.
- Add the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce reaches your desired smooth, pourable consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed; add more sweetener or vinegar for balance.
- Use immediately as a versatile sauce or store it for later use.
Notes
- For a gluten free sauce, use tamari instead of standard soy sauce.
- This recipe is naturally vegan.
- Store leftover peanut dipping sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If the sauce thickens too much when cold, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0