Description
Need a quick way to elevate your meals with bold flavor? This Quick Peanut Sauce is the answer. Creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with sweetness and zing, it’s an easy recipe made from pantry staples that transforms any dish—from grilled meats to veggie bowls and spring rolls. Whether you’re after a quick lunch or a dinner idea that packs a punch, this easy sauce fits right in. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free with tamari, and a must-have in your recipe collection. Add it to your list of go-to easy recipes and healthy snack or dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup warm water (more as needed for consistency)
1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger.
2. Whisk until a thick paste forms.
3. Slowly add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until desired consistency is reached.
4. Add sriracha or chili paste if using, and mix well.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—more soy for saltiness, syrup for sweetness, or vinegar for brightness.
6. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Use smooth peanut butter for a silky texture or crunchy if you want added texture.
For best flavor, let the sauce sit for 15 minutes to allow ingredients to meld.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut sauce, easy recipe, healthy snack, quick sauce, dinner ideas