Description
Ready in under 5 minutes, this Quick Peanut Sauce is your new go-to for bold flavor and endless versatility. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or tossing, it’s a creamy, savory blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and a splash of heat. Whether you’re whipping up a quick dinner, a healthy snack, or looking for easy meal prep ideas, this easy recipe delivers flavor fast. It works across cuisines and shines in everything from veggie platters to Asian-style noodle bowls. If you’re into food ideas that check all the boxes—easy dinner, healthy snack, or quick lunch—you’re going to want to pin this one.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 teaspoon sriracha or pinch of red chili flakes
2 to 3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, and maple syrup or honey.
2. Add the garlic and ginger (fresh or powdered).
3. Stir in the sriracha or red chili flakes for heat.
4. Gradually add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
5. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce, sweetener, or lime juice as needed.
Notes
Stir in a splash of water before serving if it thickens in the fridge.
Use natural peanut butter for the best flavor and consistency.
- 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: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg