Description
Drool-worthy Thai peanut sauce dances with bold flavors, bringing authentic Southeast Asian zest to your kitchen. Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly rich, this sauce will elevate your favorite dishes from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (or water for a thinner sauce)
Liquid Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili paste (optional)
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture.
- Gradually incorporate coconut milk while continuing to whisk, carefully monitoring the sauce’s consistency to achieve a smooth, pourable liquid that coats the back of a spoon.
- Evaluate the flavor profile, making nuanced adjustments by introducing additional lime juice for brightness, honey for subtle sweetness, or soy sauce to enhance the umami depth.
- For those craving an extra kick, fold in Sriracha or chili paste, allowing the heat to permeate the sauce’s complex layers.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering chopped peanuts and delicate fresh cilantro leaves across the surface, creating a vibrant, textural garnish that complements the sauce’s rich undertones.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by experimenting with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar for different flavor profiles.
- Balance the sauce’s consistency by gradually adding coconut milk or water, ensuring a smooth, pourable texture that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining the rich umami flavor.
- Enhance nutrition by adding a scoop of protein powder or using almond butter as an alternative to peanut butter for those with nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg