Thai peanut sauce with a combination of flavors is just right for you if you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It is creamy peanut butter that is blended with soy sauce, lime juice, garlic and a bit of sweetness. It’s a versatile sauce. It can be created in just minutes. It can be customized to your liking.
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How to Make Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai style peanut sauce is a creamy peanut or peanut butter sauce with salty, sweet, sour and sometimes spicy ingredients. This is a sort of change on Thai peanut sauce, but with peanut butter as a base ingredient, it’s even quicker and easier. When all the ingredients are combined in a whisk or a blender it will make a perfect consistency. It can be diluted with more warm water if necessary.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar/honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil: Favor added to diet, it is nutritious, rich and toasted.
- 1 large onion, chopped: flavor, sharpness;
- 1 tea spoon grated fresh ginger
- Chili Sauce (1 teaspoon)
- Warm water: 2-4 tablespoons
Instructions
To make Thai Peanut Sauce:
- Transfer creamy peanut butter to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add soy sauce
- Mix in the lime juice
- Add the brown sugar or honey
- Throw in the aromatics
- Add sesame oil
- Add a little spice
- Thicken or thin as desired, adding warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Add salt, lime juice and sweetness as necessary, add soy sauce or chili to taste.
- Serve
A few tips
- Use creamy peanut butter: Using creamy peanut butter is easier to make it smooth.
- Slowly add warm water – peanut sauce is watery. So add warm water slowly.
- Use fresh lime juice: Fresh lime juice is more flavourful.
- Adjust the sweetness: You can always add more honey or brown sugar.
- Use spices: Perhaps add a little chilli sauce, it’s a hot seasoning! Start with a teaspoon and add more, if needed.
- The saltiness/sweetness will depend on the brand purchased of peanut butter and soy sauce – taste the soy sauce before serving.
Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe Perfect Accompaniments
This is a great dipping sauce for many foods. But it’s not just for satay dishes and spring rolls.
Serve it over:
- Chicken Satay
- Noodles
- Fresh Spring Rolls
- Grilled Chicken
- Vegetables
- Rice Bowls
- Salads
- Chicken or Vegetable Wraps
Ingredient Substitutions
This is the most basic peanut sauce recipe. But it can be adapted to taste and available ingredients.
Peanut Butter Substitute
Use natural peanut butter. There is some leeway in altering water levels, but please remember peanut butter may have different consistency. Other nut butters, such as almond or cashew butter can also be used. But they will affect the flavor of the sauce.
Soy Sauce Substitute
“Tamari” is a great choice of soy sauce alternative. It tastes like the above. But it is slightly sweeter. Another option to consider is coconut aminos.
Lime Juice Substitute
Use fresh lemon juice. It will add some subtle bittersweet taste to the sauce.
Brown Sugar Substitute
Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup and/or white sugar.
Chili Sauce Substitute
Use a less pungent condiment. Such as Sriracha, red pepper flakes or none to make it milder.
It’s easy and fast to make at home. It requires few ingredients to make. The addition of a bit of sweetness in it with soy sauce, lime juice and garlic creates a rich and nutty flavor for the sauce. You can modify the basic recipe according to your preference. Tune the lime juice or sweetness. Make spicier or thinner so that it can be used as a salad dressing. It’s an all-purpose and simple sauce that can be used for any meal.
