Description
This Thai Peanut Sauce recipe offers a versatile, creamy, and delightfully nutty flavor made from fresh, natural ingredients. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or tossing, it balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes and is quick to prepare for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, fresh minced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients. Measure out peanut butter, fresh lime juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, and warm water. Preparing all ingredients ahead makes the process smooth.
- Combine the Base Ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Add the natural gelling agent now if a thicker texture is desired.
- Add Garlic and Adjust Seasonings. Stir in the minced fresh garlic and optional chili flakes. Taste the sauce and adjust with more lime juice, maple syrup, or soy sauce to balance brightness, sweetness, and saltiness as preferred.
- Thin Out the Sauce. Gradually add warm water while stirring constantly until reaching your desired consistency, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or dressing.
- Serve or Store. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator to let flavors blend. The sauce keeps well and tastes even better the next day.
Notes
- Use unsweetened, natural peanut butter for authentic flavor.
- Taste and adjust lime juice, sweetness, and salt for personalized balance.
- Fresh garlic and lime juice significantly enhance flavor brightness.
- Add warm water slowly to avoid making the sauce too thin.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai peanut sauce, creamy peanut sauce, vegan peanut sauce, plant-based dipping sauce, versatile Thai sauce
