Best Ever 5-Minute Peanut Sauce

5 from 8 votes

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!

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 4 (makes about ½ cup)

Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

¼ cup natural peanut butter (the drippy kind) smooth or crunchy
2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
1 - 2 tablespoons lime juice or rice vinegar (depending on how tangy you like it)
1 tablespoon agave (or maple syrup, brown sugar, or preferd sweetener)
1 - 3 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 small clove garlic minced or grated
1 - 3 tablespoons 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.

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