Description
This Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce is a quick and versatile Asian-inspired condiment made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and a hint of spice. Perfect for dipping or drizzling over grilled meats, tofu, noodles, or rice bowls, it’s easy to whip up in just minutes with no cooking required, making it an ideal addition to any meal needing a flavorful, vegan, and gluten-free boost.
Ingredients
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Peanut Satay Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water (to thin to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. This blend forms the flavorful base of your satay sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add warm water, a little at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and reaches your preferred consistency, whether thick for dipping or thinner for drizzling.
- Taste and Customize: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve or Store: Use the peanut satay sauce immediately with grilled meats, tofu, noodles, rice bowls, or fresh spring rolls. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If it thickens after chilling, simply stir in a bit of warm water before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce.
- This sauce is an excellent complement to grilled meats, tofu, noodles, rice bowls, and fresh spring rolls, adding rich nutty and tangy flavors.
- If refrigerated, the sauce may thicken; stir in a small amount of warm water to restore desired consistency before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
