Simple Peanut Sauce Recipe

Whip up this incredibly flavorful Simple Peanut Sauce in just 10 minutes! Perfect for mu shu vegetables, noodles, spring rolls, or anything that needs a delicious peanutty boost. This easy recipe from our cooking class is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 1299.8 kcal

Protein 73g

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Ingredients for Simple Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Simple Peanut Sauce

In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before serving. For a thinner sauce, add 1-2 tablespoons of water, whisking until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

137 g

Sugar

290g

Fat

66g

Carbs

32g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Simple Peanut Sauce?

Simple Peanut Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Simple Peanut Sauce?

Simple Peanut Sauce has approximately 1299.8 calories per serving, with about 73 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 100 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Simple Peanut Sauce?

The key ingredients for Simple Peanut Sauce are Sugar, Dry Sherry, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Creamy Peanut Butter. See the full list with measurements above.