Best Ever 5-Minute Peanut Sauce

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Best Ever 5-Minute Peanut Sauce

This Peanut Sauce is creamy, nutty, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet and spicy. It takes only 5 minutes to make and instantly elevates anything you drizzle it on, from noodles and bowls to salad, tofu, and spring rolls. Use it as a dip, dressing, or stir-fry sauce. It’s so good, I always have a jar in the fridge!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Meal Type: Dressings & Sauces, Sides, Snacks
Keyword: peanut butter, peanut butter noodles, peanut sauce
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less
Tool: Mixer/Handmixer
Ingredient: Peanut Butter
Servings: 4 (makes about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup(s) natural peanut butter (the drippy kind) smooth or crunchy
  • 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice or rice vinegar (depending on how tangy you like it)
  • 1 tablespoon(s) agave (or maple syrup, brown sugar, or preferd sweetener)
  • 1 - 3 teaspoon(s) sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small clove(s) garlic minced or grated
  • 1 - 3 tablespoon(s) warm water
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Instructions
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, agave, Sriracha, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until you reach your desired consistency- thick for dipping or thinner for drizzling.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before using.
Freezer-friendly: Freeze in small containers or ice cube trays, then thaw as needed.
Oil-Free: Omit the sesame oil. The sauce is still rich and flavorful without it.
Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter.
Other Nut Butters: Almond butter and cashew butter also work well for a slightly different flavor twist.
Flavor Boost: Add a dash of hoisin, grated ginger, or sub the water for full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess and depth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (about 2 tablespoons) | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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