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Ultimate 5-Minute Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce: Dip, Dressing, Marinade

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Make this quick, creamy peanut sauce in under five minutes. It is versatile for dipping spring rolls, dressing salads, or marinating proteins. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is easily adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water (or more, for thinning)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients near your mixing bowl or jar.
  2. Add the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to a medium bowl.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. If the sauce is too thick for your needs (for a dressing, for example), add more warm water, one teaspoon at a time, whisking until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings; add more lime juice for tang or maple syrup for sweetness if needed.
  6. Use immediately as a dip, dressing, or marinade, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free sauce, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • For a vegan sauce, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • This sauce thickens as it cools; thin with a little warm water before serving if it has been refrigerated.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; it keeps well for up to one week in the fridge.

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