Description
A delicious and versatile peanut butter sauce that can be used as a dip, dressing, or marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili paste or a pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Gradually add warm water, whisking continuously, until sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, honey, or chili paste if desired.
- Use immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- This sauce can be adjusted to taste with additional lime juice or honey.
- It works well as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a sauce for grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0