Description
Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy, vibrant condiment combining roasted peanut butter, fresh lime juice, garlic, vegetarian soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness from grape juice. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, marinating, and enhancing a variety of dishes with its rich, nutty, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor profile. Quick to prepare and easily customizable for sweetness and heat, it is a nutritious, plant-based addition to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grape juice (natural)
- 1 minced garlic clove (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian soy sauce
Additional Flavorings
- Red chili flakes, to taste
- 1 teaspoon natural sesame oil
Consistency Adjusters
- Water or coconut milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are fresh and measured: peanut butter, lime juice, grape juice, minced garlic, vegetarian soy sauce, red chili flakes, sesame oil, and water or coconut milk.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons grape juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon vegetarian soy sauce until smooth and harmonious in texture.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water or coconut milk, spoon by spoon, stirring constantly, until the sauce is creamy yet pourable, perfect for drizzling or dipping.
- Spice It Up: Stir in red chili flakes and 1 teaspoon natural sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for heat and aroma.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or store the sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for later use.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for bright, tangy flavor.
- Stir constantly when adding liquids to prevent lumps.
- Adjust chili flakes gradually to control heat level.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 7 days.
- If too thick or salty, balance with a splash of water or more lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Peanut Sauce, peanut sauce recipe, plant-based sauce, dipping sauce, marinade, easy Thai sauce
