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Thai Peanut Sauce

A creamy, aromatic peanut sauce with coconut milk, lime, and ginger. Perfect for satay skewers, spring rolls, noodle salads, or as a dipping sauce with fresh vegetables.

15 minEasyServes 8130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tsp brown sugar.

  2. 2

    Stir continuously over low heat until the peanut butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.

  4. 4

    Continue to stir over low heat for 1-2 more minutes until all ingredients are incorporated and the sauce is heated through.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of warm water or additional coconut milk.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or acidity with more brown sugar, sriracha, or lime juice.

  7. 7

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 1 week and reheat gently before using.

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