Description
This easy Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy condiment perfect for drizzling over noodles, dipping fresh vegetables, or using as a marinade. Made with simple, natural ingredients like natural peanut butter, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, fresh lime juice, and a natural gelling agent, it comes together quickly with no cooking required. Versatile and plant-based, it adds rich flavor and texture to a wide variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili sauce (natural), adjust to taste
Texture & Consistency
- 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: Start by putting the natural peanut butter, grape juice, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce into a mixing bowl. Stir gently to begin melding the flavors into a smooth mix.
- Add the Flavor Enhancers: Next, whisk in soy sauce (natural), fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and chili sauce (natural). These ingredients build depth, brightness, and a touch of heat important to a great Thai Peanut Sauce.
- Adjust the Texture: Add a small amount of warm water and sprinkle in the natural gelling agent. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce reaches a silky but pourable consistency that clings well to your food.
- Taste and Customize: Give your sauce a final taste test. Tweak the flavors by adding more lime juice for acidity, chili sauce for spice, or grape juice for sweetness to fit your perfect balance.
Notes
- Use creamy natural peanut butter to avoid lumps and achieve a velvety finish.
- Mix ingredients at room temperature for best results.
- Add warm water gradually to control sauce thickness precisely.
- Use fresh garlic for vibrant flavor and aroma.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to two months; thaw overnight before use.
- Reheat gently over low heat, stirring constantly and adding warm water if thickened.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai peanut sauce, peanut dipping sauce, vegan peanut sauce, creamy peanut sauce, easy Thai sauce
