There's just something about peanut butter isn't there? You just can't go wrong. Add peanut butter to something and it becomes the dreamiest, tastiest creation. It's no wonder that this 5 minute peanut sauce comes to the rescue time and time again!
This thick and creamy peanut sauce:
- Has some tanginess from lime juice and rice vinegar
- Savoury saltiness from tamari
- Sweetness from maple syrup
- And a spicy kick from chilli garlic sauce.
How To Make This Peanut Sauce
Combine. And stir.
That's it! Isn't that the best?
Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or gently whisk until a smooth peanut sauce forms!
Recipe Cost
This 5 minute homemade peanut sauce makes 1 cup of sauce and costs us approximately: CAD $1.79.
If we are serving this as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls; we garnish the top with crushed peanuts. That brings our cost to: CAD $1.94.
How To Serve Peanut Sauce
Besides serving this peanut sauce as the tastiest dipping sauce for our Fresh Spring Rolls, you can use this sauce for:
Drizzling over buddha bowls or other fresh bowls
Salads
Stir-frys
Or adding a ton of flavour to tofu!
Best Peanut Butter To Use
A natural, unsweetened peanut butter will be the most versatile to have in your fridge.
I confess... I have a small addiction to peanut butter. So having a versatile jar in the fridge means I can have peanut butter for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! Not really... I do try to keep my consumption under control... some days are better than others. BUT,
A natural peanut butter, where peanuts are the only ingredient listed on the label, will allow you to seamlessly add it to both your sweet and savoury dishes!
I grew up eating sweetened peanut butter, so switching to unsweetened took some getting used to. If you're like me, you may be weirded out by the oil that accumulates on the surface of natural peanut butter. Some brands will require you to give the peanut butter a stir before every use, but others will require an initial stir and then stay smooth and combined afterwards.
Find your favourite peanut butter, stir up this tasty sauce, and let us know in the comments below how our 5 minute peanut sauce comes to the rescue for you!
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5 Minute Peanut Sauce To The Rescue
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This 5 minute peanut sauce comes to the rescue time and time again. 6 ingredients, one bowl, instant flavour boost!
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (reduce to 1 tbsp for a lower sodium option)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chilli garlic sauce
- ⅛ - ¼ cup warm water to thin
- optional: ⅛ cup chopped peanuts for garnish
- optional: ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes for garnish
*All the ingredients for this recipe are from our pantry and freezer tips!
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and gently whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the flavour to your liking. Add more lime juice or vinegar for tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, or chilli garlic sauce for heat.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and a pinch of chilli flakes if serving as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls.
- Alternatively, drizzle over buddha bowls or use as a marinade to season tofu!
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $1.79 ($1.94 with optional chopped peanuts to garnish).
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: One Bowl
- Cuisine: Thai
Maria
Not only is this the best, it’s also the quickest and easiest peanut sauce I’ve ever made!
Kathryn Alexandre
Fantastic! Quick and easy is the best. Thank you so much for trying it and I'm glad it was simple to make!
ZahYAHnah
AMAZING. WONDERFUL RECIPE.
Kathryn Alexandre
I'm so glad you love it! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5 star review! ENJOY.