Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce Easy Recipe

Whip up this addictive Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce in just minutes! Inspired by a recipe from the Oregonian's Foodday, this easy 5-ingredient sauce is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Blend, heat, and toss with your favorite stir-fry veggies for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying dish.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 396.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce Easy

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • splash of water
  • stir-fry vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or coconut)

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How to Make Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce Easy

  1. In a blender, combine 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
  2. Blend until completely smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. Taste and add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste).
  4. Taste and add more curry paste (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until you reach your desired level of spiciness.
  5. Prepare your favorite stir-fry vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas).
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil (vegetable or coconut) in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the stir-fry vegetables and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add enough peanut sauce to coat the vegetables evenly, then toss and stir-fry for 1 minute to heat through.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa. Enjoy as a dipping sauce as well!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

99g

Carbs

7g

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