5 Minute Peanut Sauce Recipe
A quick and versatile 5-minute peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, seasoned rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, maple syrup, ground ginger, and Sriracha, perfect as a dip or dressing for vegetables, noodles, tofu, and salads.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
- 2–6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk or water, as needed
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, seasoned rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup, ground ginger, and Sriracha hot sauce until smooth.
- Add Liquid: Gradually add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut milk or water to the mixture and whisk. Add more in small increments until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Serve: Use the sauce as a dip, and optionally sprinkle with crushed peanuts for added texture. It also pairs well with cooked vegetables, noodles, Buddha bowls, fresh spring rolls, tofu, and salads.
- Store: Transfer the sauce to a covered container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for longer storage.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha according to desired spice level.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional coconut milk or water.
- The sauce can be used as a dressing, dip, or marinade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for extra crunch when serving as a dip.
Keywords: peanut sauce, quick peanut sauce, vegan peanut sauce, Asian dipping sauce, peanut dressing, easy sauce recipe
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