Ingredients for Best Thai Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Fish Sauce
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
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How to Make Best Thai Peanut Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/2 cup water.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and heated through (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice for tartness, brown sugar for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately as a dipping sauce or pour over your favorite noodle dish. Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
39g
Carbs
7g
