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Quick Peanut Sauce

Quick Peanut Sauce

This Quick Peanut Sauce combines peanut butter, soy sauce, and more, perfect for easy meals. Ready in just 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup warm water more as needed for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste optional

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Whisk until a thick paste forms.
  3. Slowly add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Add sriracha or chili paste if using, and mix well.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—more soy for saltiness, syrup for sweetness, or vinegar for brightness.
  6. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 7g

Notes

This sauce is versatile and can be modified with different nut butters or additional flavors like lime juice. Store in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.

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