Szechwan Peanut Sauce Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with this fabulous cold Szechwan Peanut Sauce! Inspired by the China Moon Cookbook, this intensely flavorful sauce is perfect for dipping chicken skewers, spring rolls, or even as a vibrant noodle dressing. Get ready for a taste of authentic Szechuan cuisine in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 760.2 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Szechwan Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Szechwan Peanut Sauce

  1. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. In a medium stainless steel bowl, whisk together the minced garlic and cilantro with the remaining ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste), 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk until completely smooth and emulsified.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits, the better it tastes! (Refrigerate leftovers)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

224 g

Sugar

207g

Fat

44g

Carbs

23g

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