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    Home » Appetizers » Thai Peanut Sauce

    Published: Jun 10, 2022 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Thai Peanut Sauce

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    Peanut sauce in a bowl with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts.
    Thai peanut sauce in a bowl with a spoon and chopped peanuts.
    A jar filled with peanut sauce and a spoon.
    Bowl filled with Thai Peanut sauce and topped with fresh cilantro.

    This creamy Thai Peanut Sauce is packed with flavor and can do double duty as a marinade and sauce for chicken, steak, or shrimp. The best part? You only need 10 minutes and a whisk. Once you see how easy it is to make, you'll never buy a bottled peanut sauce again!

    Peanut sauce in a bowl with fresh cilantro. this recipe

    A good sauce goes a long way.

    Condiments are an easy way to take a good meal and make it outstanding. This Thai Peanut Sauce is bound to be the star of the show. Your friends and family will be beg for the recipe after one bite.

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • Expert Tips for the best peanut sauce
    • More Easy Dips
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    Why you will love this recipe

    ▶︎ It's easy. Just measure, pour and whisk and this Thai Peanut Sauce is ready to go.

    ▶︎ It's full of peanut flavor. Three heaping tablespoons of peanut butter give this sauce the peanut flavor that everyone craves.

    ▶︎It's versatile. Use it as a marinade or a sauce or better yet, both! This Thai Peanut Sauce tastes great with chicken, beef, and shrimp. We love to use it for these Chicken Lettuce Wraps.

    Ingredients

    This flavorful sauce is made with easy-to-find ingredients.

    Ingredients needed to make peanut sauce.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Peanut Butter: Use whatever kind you have on hand. Creamy, crunchy or natural all work in this recipe.

    Lime juice: Fresh is best. Bottled juices have preservatives added to them that alter the taste of the juice.

    Soy Sauce: You can use regular soy sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce and still get great results.

    Instructions

    Grab a whisk and a bowl and you are minutes away from the best peanut sauce!

    Peanut Sauce ingredients in a bowl then whisked together.

    Start by adding peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, honey and ginger to a medium bowl and whisking until smooth.

    Next add lime juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the peanut mixture and whisk until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Note: Add water as needed to get the sauce to the desired consistency. Start with one tablespoon and add more as needed.

    Peanut sauce in a jar.

    FAQs

    What can I serve with Thai Peanut Sauce?

    Anything goes! We love to serve it with chicken and rice, spicy noodles, beef satay, or shrimp. After one bite you will be searching for more ways to eat it!

    How long does peanut sauce stay fresh?

    Peanut sauce keeps for about a week in the refrigerator which makes it a great option to make ahead of time. Just remember to remove it from the fridge 30 minutes before using it to let it warm up to room temperature and whisk it again before serving.

    Can you freeze peanut sauce?

    Yes, you can! Go ahead and make a double batch right now and freeze some for an easy meal later. The peanut sauce will stay fresh for 3 months in the freezer.

    Thai Peanut Sauce in a bowl with fresh peanuts.

    Expert Tips for the best peanut sauce

    ✔️ It's easy to tailor this sauce to your own preferences. Want to make the sauce a little spicier? Simply add more chili garlic sauce and/or ginger.

    ✔️ Sauce too sweet? Add more lime juice or vinegar. The acid will balance the sweetness.

    ✔️ Use a peanut butter you love. The peanut butter is the star of the show and the flavor shines through in this sauce so be sure to use something you enjoy eating by the spoon.

    ✔️ It tastes best at room temperature. This is a great make-ahead sauce but it tastes best at room temperature. Remember to pull it out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving to take the chill off.

    ✔️ Using it as a marinade? Add a couple of tablespoons of water to thin it out.

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    Recipe

    Thai Peanut Sauce

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    This creamy Thai Peanut Sauce can do double duty as a marinade and dipping sauce.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 74 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Balloon Whisk
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Beaker Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp peanut butter
    • 1½ tbsp chili garlic sauce
    • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
    • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
    • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, oyster sauce and honey, Whisk until smooth
      3 tbsp peanut butter, 1½ tbsp chili garlic sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp honey
    • Add soy sauce, fresh ginger, lime juice and rice vinegar and whisk until combined.
      3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp rice vinegar

    Notes

    Ingredient Notes:
    Peanut Butter: Use whatever kind you have on hand, creamy, crunchy or natural all work in this recipe.
    Lime juice: Fresh is best, bottled juices have preservatives added to them that alter the taste of the juice.
    Soy Sauce: You can use regular soy sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce and still get great results.
    Expert Tips
    ✔️ It's easy to tailor this sauce to your own preferences. Want to make the sauce a little spicier? Simply add more chili garlic sauce and/or ginger.
    ✔️ Sauce too sweet? Add a touch more lime juice or vinegar. The acid will balance the sweetness.
    ✔️ Using it as a marinade? Add a couple of tablespoons of water to thin it out.
     
    How long does Peanut Sauce keep?
    Peanut sauce keeps for about a week in the refrigerator which makes it a great option to make ahead of time. Just remember to remove it from the fridge 30 minutes before using it to let it warm up to room temperature and whisk it again before serving.
    Go ahead and make a double batch right now and freeze some for an easy meal later. The peanut sauce will stay fresh for 3 months in the freezer.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 910mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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