Thai Peanut Sauce is one of the world's best sauces. It's creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and perfectly delicious. Enjoy it with your favorite noodles, as a dip for things like spring rolls, as a savory salad dressing, or drizzled over roasted meats. Not only is the phenomenal sauce so good, but it comes together in under five minutes. Just enough time to get it in the blender and bzzzzzzz it up!
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Thai Peanut Sauce is just amazing. It's minimal ingredients that you have on hand, that go into a blender, and get turned into a condiment for almost anything you can get your hands on. I'm not kidding. Use it as a dip, on noodles, on satay, as a salad dressing, in your favorite rice bowls. I could go on and on.
Is is kid-friendly? 1000% This is my kids' number one requested recipe. Thai Peanut Sauce tossed with their favorite ramen noodles is the quick and easy dinner of their dreams. I either throw on some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled steak for protein and they dig in.
It's absolutely delicious. I keep it on hand for all of the things, for my kids, and for anytime I need a quick and easy meal that tastes amazing with next to zero effort.
It's the best. Really.
And, if you're in the mood for more Asian flavors, try my Creamy Butter Chicken or Asian Style Chicken Wings. They're both incredible and both super kid-friendly!
ingredients
Most of the ingredients in this easy, Thai Peanut Sauce recipe are pantry and fridge staples—a salty, creamy, savory mixture of ingredients. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Tamari or Soy Sauce
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- Honey
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Garlic
equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Blender or Food Processor
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Grab a blender. Grab some measuring spoons and a measuring cup. That's about all you'll need.
Add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, honey, garlic and ginger to the blender. Blend it up. Sauce is done. That. Is It.
If you like things a little spicier, you can add some sriracha or chili crisp for a kick!
tips and tricks
- Only use a good quality peanut butter for this Thai Peanut Sauce. There aren't many ingredients so you need to make sure they are the best they can be. Check the label and verify there are only peanuts and salt listed as ingredients.
- Don't use a sweetened peanut butter for this sauce recipe.
- If the peanut butter says "peanut butter spread," it's usually full of sugar and other unnecessary ingredients like palm oil.
- If you like your sauce a little sweeter, add more honey.
- If the peanut butter is too thick or stiff, let it come up to room temp or heat it slightly in the microwave.
thai peanut sauce variations
- Use almond butter, sun butter, tahini, or even cashew butter as a substitution for the peanut butter in this sauce.
- If you like a spicier Thai Peanut Sauce, add a little sriracha, chili crisp, or sambal oelek.
- A little lime juice adds great tang.
- If you want some texture to this usually smooth sauce, fold in some chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. I've done both and both are delicious.
- Fresh cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and diced jalapeño add a ton of flavor as toppings to this sauce.
Storage Instructions
- This sauce will stay good in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to a week.
- You can freeze this sauce for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, simply let it thaw out in the fridge and warm through in the microwave or on the stovetop.
recipe frequently asked questions
I am allergic to peanuts. Are there any other options instead of peanuts for this sauce?
Absolutely! There are so many fantastic nut/seed butter options out there now for people with allergies or food sensitivities. Try almond butter, sun butter, tahini, or cashew butter. Any other these would be fantastic!
How do I serve Thai Peanut Sauce?
Let me count the ways. No, seriously. You cannot go wrong and there are so many ways to use this multipurpose sauce! It's a dipp-able, drizzle-able, dunk-able wonder. Yes. Those are all words.
-As a dip for egg rolls, spring rolls, wontons, dumplings, potstickers, chicken wings.
-As a salad dressing. I have a wonderful Thai Steak Salad this would be fantastic with!
-Tossed in your favorite noodle. Think options like rice noodles, ramen, udon, bean thread noodles.
-As a sauce for your favorite meal prep rice bowls.
Do I have to use a food processor or blender for this recipe?
Nope! You can absolutely make this Thai Peanut Sauce by hand. Just give everything a vigorous whisk to incorporate. Heating the peanut butter slightly will also help.
How long will this sauce stay good?
This wonderfully versatile sauce will stay good in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week! I'm not actually sure we've ever had a batch last that long, though!
Is this recipe gluten and/or dairy-free?
Yes! As long as you use tamari instead of regular soy sauce, this recipe is both gluten and dairy-free!
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Recipe
Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy, unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon honey more if you like it sweeter
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and honey to the blender. Blend it until smooth. Sauce is done. That. Is It.
- Toss it with your favorite noodles, use it as a dipping sauce, or drizzle it over a salad for a fun salad dressing! You just cannot go wrong!
Nutrition
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-Rufus
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Clara Davis says
i made this to try out on my kids and we all loved it. tossed with rice noodles and added shrimp. will be making again!
Rufus says
I am so glad to hear it! This recipe is fantastic for the kiddos! Have a great day!