Peanut Sauce

Name: Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: about ½ cup
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons peanut butter1 Tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar2 Tablespoons warm water2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (see Notes)1 teaspoon sesame oil¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic; minced⅛ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.

This smooth and nutty sauce is so easy to make. It adds savory flavor to grilled chicken and meats, noodle dishes, stir-fries and grain bowls. It's even delicious as a dip for raw vegetables.

Bowl of Peanut Sauce shown with bowls of raw vegetables for dipping.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: about ½ cup
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons peanut butter
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons warm water
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (see Notes)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, mix or shake together all the ingredients.
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons warm water to thin, if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Try with Food Hero’s Mix and Match Grain Bowl.
Add more or less red pepper, garlic or ginger to create the flavor combination you like.

Comments

Submitted by food-dude on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 10:18

I found that adding a bit more water and thinning it out made it 'coat' the stir fry a little better. Delicious!

Submitted by JNel16 on Mon, 12/11/2023 - 11:47

I love this peanut sauce! It's quick to make and goes well with stir fried veggies or as a dip for raw veggies.
I also like to use it as a salad dressing, just add extra water to thin it out.