Thai Peanut Butter Sauce

A 5-minute Savory Thai Peanut Butter Sauce perfect for dipping or drizzling over stir-fries, rice, noodles, vegetables, or grilled meats.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Sauce

Cuisine Thai-inspired

Keyword peanut sauce recipe, Thai peanut butter sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 104kcal

Author Jamie

Ingredients

⅓ cup peanut butter (80 ml)
1 medium lime , juiced
1 ½ tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce , gluten-free tamari, or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon sambal oelek , chili garlic sauce, or sriracha
½ teaspoon ground ginger powder
½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
⅓ cup lite coconut milk - adjust to your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling (80 ml)

Instructions

Mix it all together: Combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl or jar, adding the lite coconut milk in gradually to reach your desired consistency. Whisk together or shake in a sealed jar to mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust the ingredients to make your perfect sauce. I often make adjustments to the salt and sweetness depending on the peanut butter I use.

Notes

See the blog post for detailed ingredient notes and substitutions and FAQs.

Storage: Store leftover Thai peanut butter sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I recommend storing the sauce separately from the accompanying dish for best texture.

Peanut butter: I like a creamy natural peanut butter best for this recipe, but I've used many different types and it always turns out great. You can even use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.

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