Easy Peanut Sauce (Vegan!)
Creamy and luscious! This Thai-style peanut sauce is made with fresh garlic, ginger, and tangy sweetness. Great for dipping, drizzling, and more.
Servings4 (1/3 cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (I use creamy, natural)
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (or lime)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1/3 cup hot water (more/less)
Instructions
- Mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a microplane grater for ginger.)
- Add all ingredients, except water, to a medium mixing bowl.
- Heat 1/3 cup water to just under boiling.
- Add water a couple tablespoons at a time to peanut mixture, whisking well. Continue adding water and whisking until sauce reaches your desired consistency. Use more water if needed.
- Taste and adjust flavors if desired.
Notes
Yield: Recipe makes about 1 1/3 cups.
Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes, sriracha, or cayenne pepper to taste.
For salad dressing: Add more water to thin it out to desired consistency.
Recipe originally published April 2018. Updated May 2023. Inspired by The Spruce.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 227 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Potassium: 234 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 2 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 31 mg | Iron: 1 mg